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A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include electric charging of certain vehicles as a qualified transportation fringe benefit excluded from gross income.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include electric charging of certain vehicles as a qualified transportation fringe benefit excluded from gross income. 1. Certain electric vehicle charging treated as a qualified transportation fringe (a) In general Section 132(f)(1) (E) Charging of a qualified electric vehicle provided on or near the business premises of the employer. . (b) Limitation (1) In general Section 132(f)(2) (D) $175 per month in the case of any benefit described in paragraph (1)(E). . (2) Application of inflation adjustment Paragraph (6) of section 132(f) of such Code is amended by striking subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (2) subparagraphs (A), (B), and (D) of paragraph (2) (c) Qualified electric vehicle Section 132(f)(5) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (G) Qualified electric vehicle For purposes of paragraph (1)(E)— (i) In general The term qualified electric vehicle (I) is treated as a motor vehicle for purposes of title II of the Clean Air Act, (II) has a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 14,000 pounds, and (III) is propelled to a significant extent by an electric motor which draws electricity from a battery which has a capacity of not less than 4 kilowatt hours and is capable of being recharged from an external source of electricity. (ii) 2 Such term includes any vehicle which— (I) has 2 or 3 wheels, (II) meets the requirements of subclauses (I), (II), and (III) of clause (i) (determined by substituting 2.5 kilowatt hours 4 kilowatt hours (III) is manufactured primarily for use on public streets, roads, and highways, and (IV) is capable of achieving a speed of 45 miles per hour or greater. (iii) Other terms Any term used in this subparagraph which is also used in section 30D shall have the meaning given such term in section 30D. . (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2016.

Summary: This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to treat the charging of an electric vehicle provided on or near the business premises of the employer as a qualified transportation fringe benefit that is excluded from an employee's gross income. The bill limits the benefit to $175 per month (adjusted for inflation) and specifies requirements for the electric vehicles.
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the requirements for secure geological storage of carbon dioxide for purposes of the carbon dioxide sequestration credit.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the requirements for secure geological storage of carbon dioxide for purposes of the carbon dioxide sequestration credit. 1. Secure geological storage of carbon dioxide Paragraph (2) of section 45Q(d) (2) Secure geological storage (A) In general Not later than December 31, 2016, the Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Secretary of Energy, and the Secretary of the Interior, shall establish regulations for determining adequate security measures for the geological storage of carbon dioxide under paragraph (1)(B) or (2)(C) of subsection (a) such that the carbon dioxide does not escape into the atmosphere. (B) Requirements The regulations established pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall provide that— (i) for purposes of paragraph (1)(B) of subsection (a), carbon dioxide shall be considered disposed of in secure geological storage if such carbon dioxide is stored in compliance with rules promulgated by the Environmental Protection Agency under subpart RR of part 98 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this paragraph), under the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq. 42 U.S.C. 300f et seq. (ii) for purposes of paragraph (2)(C) of subsection (a), carbon dioxide shall be considered disposed of in secure geological storage if such carbon dioxide is stored in compliance with rules promulgated by the Environmental Protection Agency which are applicable to carbon dioxide used as a tertiary injectant in a qualified enhanced oil or natural gas recovery project under— (I) subpart UU of part 98 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this paragraph), under the Clean Air Act, and (II) subpart C of part 146 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of the enactment of this paragraph), under the Safe Drinking Water Act, to the extent such rules are applicable to Class II wells. .

Summary: This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to revise requirements for the secure geological storage of carbon dioxide for the purpose of the tax credit for carbon dioxide sequestration. The bill establishes a December 31, 2016, deadline and requirements for regulations that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is required, under current law, to establish for determining adequate security measures for the geological storage of the carbon dioxide such that carbon dioxide does not escape into the atmosphere. The IRS regulations must consider the carbon dioxide to be disposed of in secure geological storage if it is stored in compliance with specified rules promulgated by the Environmental Protection Agency under the Clean Air Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act for the geologic sequestration of carbon dioxide, the injection of carbon dioxide, and the criteria and standards for underground injection control programs that are applicable to Class II Wells.
Securities and Exchange Commission Overpayment Credit Act

To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to refund or credit certain excess payments made to the Commission. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Securities and Exchange Commission Overpayment Credit Act 2. Refunding or crediting overpayment of section 31 fees (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the term Commission (2) the term national securities association 15 U.S.C. 78o–3 (3) the term national securities exchange 15 U.S.C. 78f (b) Credit for overpayment of fees Notwithstanding section 31(j) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78ee(j) 15 U.S.C. 78ee (c) Applicability Subsection (b) shall apply only to fees and assessments that a national securities exchange or a national securities association was required to pay to the Commission before the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Securities and Exchange Commission Overpayment Credit Act This bill instructs the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to offset, by a prescribed amount, future fees and assessments due by a national securities exchange or a national securities association that has paid fees and assessments to the SEC in an amount exceeding the amount of transaction fees required under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 if, within 10 years of paying such excess amount, the exchange or association informs the SEC about payment of that amount.
Regulatory Relief for Small Businesses, Schools, and Nonprofits Act

To provide for a 6-month delay in the effective date of a rule of the Department of Labor relating to income thresholds for determining overtime pay for executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and computer employees. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Regulatory Relief for Small Businesses, Schools, and Nonprofits Act 2. Effective date of rule (a) Effective date Notwithstanding the effective date set forth in the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to exemptions regarding the rates of pay for executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and computer employees (81 Fed. Reg. 32552 (May 23, 2016)), such rule shall not take effect until June 1, 2017. (b) Rule of construction Nothing in this Act shall be construed to provide authority for the rule described in subsection (a), nor any part thereof, that is not otherwise provided by law.

Summary: Regulatory Relief for Small Businesses, Schools, and Nonprofits Act This bill postpones from December 1, 2016, until June 1, 2017, the effective date of a final rule of the Department of Labor revising income thresholds for determining overtime pay for executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and computer ("white collar") employees exempt from regular minimum wage and overtime pay requirements.
Student Worker Exemption Act of 2016

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt student workers for purposes of determining a higher education institution’s employer health care shared responsibility. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Student Worker Exemption Act of 2016 2. Student workers exempted from determination of higher education institution’s employer health care shared responsibility (a) In general Subsection (c) of section 4980H (5) Exception for student workers (A) In general Services rendered as a student worker to an eligible educational institution (as defined in section 25A(f)(2)) shall not be taken into account under this section as service provided by an employee. (B) Student worker For purposes of this paragraph, the term student worker (i) is employed by such institution, and (ii) is a student enrolled at the institution and is carrying a full-time academic workload, as determined by the institution, under a standard applicable to all students enrolled in a particular educational program. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to months beginning after December 31, 2015.

Summary: Student Worker Exemption Act of 2016 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude students who are employed by an institution of higher education (IHE) and carrying a full-time academic workload at the IHE from being counted as full-time employees in calculating the IHE's shared responsibility regarding health care coverage under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
U.S. Territories Investor Protection Act of 2016

To amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 to terminate an exemption for companies located in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and any other possession of the United States. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the U.S. Territories Investor Protection Act of 2016 2. Termination of exemption (a) In general Section 6(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 ( 15 U.S.C. 80a–6(a) (b) Effective date and safe harbor (1) Effective date Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Safe harbor With respect to a company that is exempt under section 6(a)(1) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 ( 15 U.S.C. 80a–6(a)(1) (3) Extension of safe harbor The Securities and Exchange Commission, by rule and regulation upon its own motion, or by order upon application, may conditionally or unconditionally, under section 6(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 ( 15 U.S.C. 80a–6(c)

Summary: U.S. Territories Investor Protection Act of 2016 This bill amends the Investment Company Act of 1940 to repeal the exemption from its coverage of investment companies created under the laws of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, or any other U.S. possession.
FAIR Act of 2015

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the individual health insurance mandate not apply until the employer health insurance mandate is enforced without exceptions. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Freeing Americans from Inequitable Requirements Act of 2015 FAIR Act of 2015 2. Findings; purpose (a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Since the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (hereafter referred to as PPACA (2) On July 2, 2013, the Administration delayed until 2015 the PPACA requirement that employers with at least 50 full-time equivalent employees provide health coverage for their full-time workers or risk paying a penalty to the Internal Revenue Service. (3) On February 10, 2014, the Administration once again delayed the PPACA requirement until 2016 for employers with between 50 and 99 full-time equivalent employees to provide qualified health insurance to their employees. (4) The Administration lacks the authority to unilaterally change statutorily defined dates in order to delay the implementation of any provision of PPACA. (5) If the Administration continues to suspend the penalties for businesses absent any statutory authority, then the penalties for all Americans should be suspended on the basis of fundamental fairness. (b) Purpose The purpose of this Act is to require the suspension of the enforcement of penalties associated with the individual mandate should the Administration unilaterally announce a suspension of the enforcement of penalties for any component of the employer mandate. 3. Individual health insurance mandate delayed until employer health insurance mandate enforced without exceptions (a) In general Section 5000A (h) Delay until employer health insurance mandate enforced without exceptions This section shall not apply with respect to any month which begins before the date on which the Secretary submits to Congress a certification that section 4980H is being applied and administered without any administratively created exceptions. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to months beginning after December 31, 2014.

Summary: Freeing Americans from Inequitable Requirements Act of 2015 or the FAIR Act of 2015 Amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the individual mandate to purchase health care coverage, to delay such requirement from taking effect until the Secretary of the Treasury submits to Congress a certification that the employer mandate to provide health care coverage for employees is being applied and administered without any administratively created exceptions.
American Law Enforcement Heroes Act of 2016

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize COPS grantees to use grant funds to hire veterans as career law enforcement officers, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the American Law Enforcement Heroes Act of 2016 2. Prioritizing hiring and training of veterans Section 1701(b)(2) of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 3796dd(b)(2) , including by prioritizing the hiring and training of veterans (as defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code) Nation

Summary: American Law Enforcement Heroes Act of 2016 This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to specify that hiring and training additional career law enforcement officers, as an allowable use of grant funds under the Community Oriented Policing Services program, includes prioritizing the hiring and training of veterans.
Review the Rule Act of 2016

To delay the amendments to rule 41 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Review the Rule Act of 2016 2. Criminal procedure rules (a) In general Notwithstanding the order entered by the Supreme Court of the United States on April 28, 2016— (1) effective on the date of enactment of this Act, rule 41 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure is amended to read as it read on November 17, 2016; and (2) the proposed amendments to rule 41 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure set forth in such order shall take effect on July 1, 2017. (b) Applicability Notwithstanding the amendment made by subsection (a)(1), for any warrant issued under rule 41 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure during the period beginning on December 1, 2016, and ending on the date of enactment of this Act, such rule 41, as was in effect on the date on which the warrant was issued, shall apply with respect to the warrant.

Summary: Review the Rule Act of 2016 This bill delays the effective date of an amendment to rule 41 (Search and Seizure) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure adopted by the U.S. Supreme Court and transmitted to Congress for review on April 28, 2016. (The amendment allows a federal magistrate judge to issue a warrant to use remote access to search computers and seize electronically stored information located inside or outside that judge's district in specific circumstances.)
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow unpopulated census tracts that are contiguous to low-income communities to be treated as low-income communities under the new markets tax credit.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow unpopulated census tracts that are contiguous to low-income communities to be treated as low-income communities under the new markets tax credit. 1. Treatment of certain unpopulated census tracts under new markets tax credit (a) In general Section 45D(e)(4)(A) (1) by striking is within is— (i) within , (2) by striking and or (3) by adding at the end the following new clause: (ii) a census tract with a population of zero, and . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to investments made after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to permit a census tract that has a population of zero and is contiguous to one or more low-income communities to be treated as a low-income community for the purpose of the new markets tax credit.
Secure Citizenship Act of 2016

To make an alien who applies for naturalization using a false identity ineligible for citizenship and to require the completion of the Historical Fingerprint Enrollment Program and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Secure Citizenship Act of 2016 2. Prohibition on citizenship for aliens applying using a false name Section 316(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1427(a) (1) by striking and (3) (2) by striking the period at the end and inserting , and (4) provides on the person's application for naturalization the person's current legal name and date of birth and all other names used since birth. 3. Completion of the Historical Fingerprint Enrollment Program Not later than May 31, 2017, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall— (1) complete the digitization of fingerprints of aliens who were fugitives, convicted criminals, subject to deportation orders, or had other derogatory information dating back to 1990 under the project known as the Historical Fingerprint Enrollment Program; and (2) store such digitized fingerprints along with relating biographical data in the Automated Biometric Identification System (IDENT) maintained by the Department of Homeland Security.

Summary: Secure Citizenship Act of 2016 This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to require an alien to list on his or her naturalization application such person's current legal name and date of birth and all other names used since birth. The bill requires the Department of Homeland Security, by May 31, 2017, to: (1) complete the digitization of fingerprints of aliens who were fugitives, convicted criminals, or subject to deportation orders or who had other derogatory information dating back to 1990 under the Historical Fingerprint Enrollment program; and (2) store such digitized fingerprints along with related biographical data in its Automated Biometric Identification system.
Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2016

To amend chapter 8 midnight rules 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2016 2. En bloc consideration of resolutions of disapproval pertaining to midnight rules (a) In general Section 801(d) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (4) In applying section 802 to rules described under paragraph (1), a joint resolution of disapproval may contain one or more such rules if the report under subsection (a)(1)(A) for each such rule was submitted during the final year of a President’s term. . (b) Text of resolving clause Section 802(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting after resolving clause of which is (except as otherwise provided in this subsection) (2) by adding at the end the following: In the case of a joint resolution under section 801(d)(4), the matter after the resolving clause of such resolution shall be as follows: That Congress disapproves the following rules: the rule submitted by the __ relating to __; and the rule submitted by the __ relating to __. Such rules shall have no force or effect.

Summary: Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2016 This bill amends the Congressional Review Act to allow Congress to consider a joint resolution to disapprove multiple regulations that federal agencies have submitted for congressional review within the last 60 legislative days of a session of Congress during the final year of a President's term. Congress may disapprove a group of such regulations together (i.e., "en bloc") instead of the current procedure of considering only one regulation at a time.
Stalling Mass Damaging Hacking Act of 2016

To delay the amendments to rule 41 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stalling Mass Damaging Hacking Act of 2016 2. Criminal procedure rules (a) In general Notwithstanding the order entered by the Supreme Court of the United States on April 28, 2016— (1) effective on the date of enactment of this Act, rule 41 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure is amended to read as it read on November 17, 2016; and (2) the proposed amendments to rule 41 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure set forth in such order shall take effect on April 1, 2017. (b) Applicability Notwithstanding the amendment made by subsection (a)(1), for any warrant issued under rule 41 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure during the period beginning on December 1, 2016, and ending on the date of enactment of this Act, such rule 41, as was in effect on the date on which the warrant was issued, shall apply with respect to the warrant.

Summary: Stalling Mass Damaging Hacking Act of 2016 This bill delays the effective date of an amendment to rule 41 (Search and Seizure) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure adopted by the U.S. Supreme Court and transmitted to Congress for review on April 28, 2016. (The amendment allows a federal magistrate judge to issue a warrant to use remote access to search computers and seize electronically stored information located inside or outside that judge's district in specific circumstances.)
Special Needs Trust Fairness Act of 2015

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to empower individuals with disabilities to establish their own supplemental needs trusts. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Special Needs Trust Fairness Act of 2015 2. Fairness in Medicaid supplemental needs trusts (a) In general Section 1917(d)(4)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396p(d)(4)(A) the individual, for the benefit of such individual by (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to trusts established on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. July 30, 2015 Reported without amendment

Summary: Special Needs Trust Fairness Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act with respect to the treatment of revocable trusts for the benefit of an individual for purposes of meeting income requirements for Medicaid coverage. Extends the supplemental needs trust exemption from treatment of a trust as resources available to the individual to supplemental needs trusts for Medicaid beneficiaries established by those beneficiaries.