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SAFE DRONE Act of 2015

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a criminal penalty for operating drones in certain locations, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Safety for Airports and Firefighters by Ensuring Drones Refrain from Obstructing Necessary Equipment Act of 2015 SAFE DRONE Act of 2015 2. Criminal penalty for operating drones in certain locations (a) In general Chapter 2 40A. Operating drones in certain locations (a) Offense Whoever knowingly operates a drone in a restricted area shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both. (b) Exception Subsection (a) shall not apply to operations conducted for purposes of firefighting or emergency response by a Federal, State, or local unit of government (including any individual conducting such operations pursuant to a contract or other agreement entered into with the unit). (c) Definitions In this section— (1) the term drone 49 U.S.C. 40101 (2) the term restricted area (A) within a 2-mile radius of a small hub airport, medium hub airport, or large hub airport; (B) within 2 miles of the outermost perimeter of an ongoing firefighting operation involving the Department of Agriculture or the Department of the Interior; or (C) in an area that is subject to a temporary flight restriction issued by the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration; and (3) the terms small hub airport medium hub airport large hub airport . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 2 40A. Operating drones in certain locations. .

Summary: Safety for Airports and Firefighters by Ensuring Drones Refrain from Obstructing Necessary Equipment Act of 2015 or the SAFE DRONE Act of 2015 This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime to knowingly operate a drone in a restricted area. A "restricted area" is an area that is: within a two-mile radius of a hub airport or an ongoing firefighting operation, or subject to a temporary flight restriction issued by the Federal Aviation Administration. The prohibition does not apply to government operations in response to a fire or emergency. Violators are subject to fines, up to one year in prison, or both.
Race Horse Cost Recovery Act of 2015

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a 3-year recovery period for all race horses. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Race Horse Cost Recovery Act of 2015 2. Three-year depreciation for race horses (a) In general Section 168(e)(3)(A)(i) (i) any race horse, . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2014.

Summary: Race Horse Cost Recovery Act of 2015 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to modify the accelerated depreciation allowance for race horses to allow a three-year recovery period for any race horse. (Current law limits depreciation to race horses placed in service before January 1, 2015, and race horses that are more than two years old if placed in service after December 31, 2014.)
Equine Tax Parity Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the holding period used to determine whether horses are section 1231 assets to 12 months. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Equine Tax Parity Act 2. Reduction of holding period to 12 months for purposes of determining whether horses are section 1231 (a) In general Section 1231(b)(3)(A) and horses (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2015.

Summary: Equine Tax Parity Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the preferential tax treatment of gains and losses from the sale of depreciable property used in a trade or business, to eliminate "horses" from the definition of "livestock" (thus making the 24-month holding period requirement for livestock inapplicable to horses and allowing horses to be treated as capital assets subject to the existing 1-year holding period requirement).
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mail paper forms to any individual who filed a paper return for the preceding taxable year.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mail paper forms to any individual who filed a paper return for the preceding taxable year. 1. Paper forms mailed to individuals filing paper return for preceding taxable year Section 6011(e) (5) Mailing of paper returns In the case of an individual who for a taxable year files on paper forms a return of tax imposed by subtitle A, the Secretary shall, not later than 31 days after the close of the taxpayer’s next taxable year, mail to such taxpayer the paper forms (and related instructions) necessary for filing such return of tax for such next taxable year. .

Summary: This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to require the Internal Revenue Service to mail paper income tax forms (and related instructions) to taxpayers who file paper returns not later than 31 days after the close of such taxpayer's next taxable year.
Preserving Access to Orphan Drugs Act of 2015

To clarify the orphan drug exception to the annual fee on branded prescription pharmaceutical manufacturers and importers, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preserving Access to Orphan Drugs Act of 2015 2. Clarification of orphan drug exception to annual fee on branded prescription pharmaceutical manufacturers and importers (a) In general Paragraph (3) of section 9008(e) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 26 U.S.C. 4001 Public Law 111–148 (3) Exclusion of orphan drug sales (A) In general The term branded prescription drug sales (i) with respect to which a credit was allowed for any taxable year under section 45C (ii) with respect to which a credit was allowable for any taxable year beginning before January 1, 2011, under such section 45C (without regard to whether such credit was claimed or received); or (iii) which was any drug or biological product approved or licensed prior to January 1, 2011, by the Food and Drug Administration, for marketing solely for 1 or more rare diseases or conditions. (B) Expiration Subparagraph (A) shall not apply with respect to any drug or biological product after the date on which such drug or biological product is approved or licensed by the Food and Drug Administration for marketing for any indication other than the treatment of a rare disease or condition. (C) Rare disease or condition In this paragraph, the term rare disease or condition section 45C(d)(1) . (b) Hold harmless for covered entities with no or limited orphan drug sales Subsection (b) of section 9008 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 26 U.S.C. 4001 Public Law 111–148 (5) Adjustment for certain covered entities with no or limited orphan drug sales If— (A) the fee under this section for a calendar year with respect to a covered entity (determined without regard to this paragraph), exceeds (B) the fee that would be determined under this section for such year with respect to such entity if branded prescription drug sales of all covered entities were determined without regard to clauses (ii) and (iii) of subsection (e)(3)(A), then such entity's fee under this section for such calendar year shall be determined as described in subparagraph (B). . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to fees the annual payment date for which under section 9008 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 26 U.S.C. 4001 Public Law 111–148

Summary: Preserving Access to Orphan Drugs Act of 2015 This bill amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to expand the definition of orphan drug for purposes of the annual fee paid by brand name prescription drug manufacturers and importers to include medications for rare conditions that were, prior to 2011, approved or in clinical trials. (Drug manufacturers and importers pay an annual fee based on their sales of brand name prescription drugs, excluding sales of orphan drugs.) Currently, only medications for rare conditions for which a tax credit for clinical trials was allowed are considered orphan drugs. This Act applies to fees paid after 2014.
To provide that the Social Security Administration pay fees associated with obtaining birth certificate or State identification card for purposes of obtaining a replacement social security card for certain victims of domestic violence, and for other purposes.

To provide that the Social Security Administration pay fees associated with obtaining birth certificate or State identification card for purposes of obtaining a replacement social security card for certain victims of domestic violence, and for other purposes. 1. Responsibility of Social Security Administration to pay fees associated with obtaining birth certificate or State identification card for purposes of obtaining a replacement social security card for certain victims of domestic violence (a) In general Section 205(c)(2)(G) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 405(c)(2)(G) (1) by inserting (i) The Commissioner (2) by adding after and below the end the following new clause: (ii) (I) In the case of a person described in subclause (II) who has submitted to the Commissioner an application to replace a social security card issued to the person, the Commissioner shall pay, upon request by the person, any fees charged by any governmental authority for furnishing the person with any of the following documents required to be submitted as part of the application: (aa) A birth certificate of the person. (bb) An identification card issued to the person by a State, that shows that the person is a resident of the State. (II) A person described in this subclause is a person who is verified by the staff of a victim service program, an attorney, a medical professional, or a mental health professional from whom the person has sought assistance relating to domestic violence, dating violence, family violence, sexual assault, or stalking (or the effects of such abuse) to be a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, family violence, sexual assault, or stalking. (III) The provision by a person described in subclause (I) of authorization to release information about the person, and the provision of information pursuant to the authorization, shall not be construed to be a waiver of any privilege of the person, under Federal or State law, relating to the confidentiality of communications between a domestic violence victim and an advocate of such a victim. (IV) In this clause— (aa) the terms domestic violence dating violence sexual assault stalking (bb) the term family violence . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to applications submitted after the 90-day period that begins with the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: This bill directs the Social Security Administration to pay, upon the request of a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, family violence, sexual assault, or stalking, the fees charged by any governmental authority associated with obtaining the birth certificate or state residence identification card in order to obtain a replacement Social Security card for such a person.
Veterans Care and Reporting Enforcement Act

To direct the Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs to make certain reports publicly available and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Care and Reporting Enforcement Act 2. Public availability of certain reports of Inspector General of Department of Veterans Affairs Section 312 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (c) (1) In the case of any investigation of the Inspector General involving patient health and safety relating to hospital care or medical services provided by the Department, the Inspector General shall— (A) in the case of such an investigation that is administratively closed, provide a copy of the report of the Inspector General on the investigation to— (i) the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives; (ii) the Member of Congress representing the district where the facility affected by the investigation is located; and (iii) if relevant, the Member of Congress who referred the matter covered by the investigation to the Inspector General; (B) in the case of any such investigation involving a complaint that is referred to the Department for investigation, provide notice of such referral and of the facility or issue that is the subject of the underlying complaint to— (i) the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives; (ii) the Member of Congress representing the district where the facility affected by the investigation is located; and (iii) if relevant, the Member of Congress who referred the matter covered by the investigation to the Inspector General; (C) by not later than three days after the date on which the report of the Inspector General on the investigation is complete, make the report publicly available on the Internet website of the Inspector General for a period of not less than one year; and (D) in the case of such an investigation relating to a medical facility of the Department, post a notice of the investigation at an appropriate place where it is likely to be seen by employees of the facility and on the Internet website of the facility for a period of not less than 30 days. (2) In this subsection, the term Member of Congress .

Summary: Veterans Care and Reporting Enforcement Act This bill requires the Inspector General (IG) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), in the case of an investigation involving patient health and safety relating to VA hospital care or medical services, to: provide a copy of the IG's report to Congress and to the Member of Congress in whose district the VA facility is located; within three days make the report available on the IG's website for at least one year; and in the case of an investigation of a medical facility, post a notice of the investigation at an appropriate place and on the facility's website for at least 30 days.
To provide for the authority for the successors and assigns of the Starr-Camargo Bridge Company to maintain and operate a toll bridge across the Rio Grande near Rio Grande City, Texas, and for other purposes.

To provide for the authority for the successors and assigns of the Starr-Camargo Bridge Company to maintain and operate a toll bridge across the Rio Grande near Rio Grande City, Texas, and for other purposes. 1. Starr-Camargo Bridge Public Law 87–532 (76 Stat. 153) is amended— (1) in the first section, in subsection (a)(2)— (A) by inserting , and its successors and assigns, State of Texas (B) by inserting consisting of not more than 14 lanes approaches thereto (C) by striking and for a period of sixty-six years from the date of completion of such bridge, (2) in section 2, by inserting and its successors and assigns, companies (3) by redesignating sections 3, 4, and 5 as sections 4, 5, and 6, respectively; (4) by inserting after section 2 the following: 3. Rights of Starr-Camargo Bridge Company and successors and assigns (a) In general The Starr-Camargo Bridge Company and its successors and assigns shall have the rights and privileges granted to the B and P Bridge Company and its successors and assigns under section 2 of the Act of May 1, 1928 (45 Stat. 471, chapter 466). (b) Requirement In exercising the rights and privileges granted under subsection (a), the Starr-Camargo Bridge Company and its successors and assigns shall act in accordance with— (1) just compensation requirements; (2) public proceeding requirements; and (3) any other requirements applicable to the exercise of the rights referred to in subsection (a) under the laws of the State of Texas. ; and (5) in section 4 (as redesignated by paragraph (3))— (A) by inserting and its successors and assigns, such company (B) by striking or public agency, (C) by inserting or to a corporation, international bridge authority or commission, (D) by striking authority, or commission authority, commission, or corporation

Summary: This bill modifies the existing authority for the Starr-Camargo Bridge Company to maintain and operate a toll bridge across the Rio Grande River near Rio Grande City, Texas. The authority, which currently expires 66 years after completion of the bridge, is made permanent and expanded to include the successors or assigns of the company. The bridge must not consist of more than 14 lanes. The company and its successors and assigns may use eminent domain to acquire certain land needed for the bridge, subject to Texas laws and requirements for just compensation and public proceedings.
IRGC Terrorist Sanctions Act of 2015

To require a report on whether Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is a terrorist entity, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the IRGC Terrorist Sanctions Act of 2015 2. Report to Congress on treatment of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (a) Report The Secretary of the Treasury shall, not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, submit to the committees referred to in subsection (b) a report on the following: (1) Whether Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps meets the requirements for designation as a terrorist entity under section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224 of September 24, 2001. (2) (A) Whether an entity the board of directors of which is controlled by members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps or by representatives of entities controlled by members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is considered to be an entity controlled by the Government of Iran for purposes of section 560.313 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations. (B) What factors are used to determine control and a controlling interest for purposes of such section 560.313. (b) Committees The committees to which the report under subsection (a) shall be submitted are the following: (1) The Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate. (2) The Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Financial Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Homeland Security, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.

Summary: IRGC Terrorist Sanctions Act of 2015 This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to report to Congress on: whether Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) meets the requirements for designation as a terrorist entity, whether an entity whose board of directors is controlled by members of the IRGC or by representatives of entities controlled by members of the IRGC is considered to be an entity controlled by the government of Iran, and factors used to determine control and a controlling interest.
Medicare Premium Fairness Act of 2015

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to prevent Medicare part B premium and deductible increases for 2016. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicare Premium Fairness Act of 2015 2. Preventing Medicare part B premium and deductible increases for 2016 (a) In general Section 1839(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395r(a) (1) in the second sentence of paragraph (1), by striking Such Subject to paragraph (5), such (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (5) In applying this part (including subsection (i) and section 1833(b)), the monthly actuarial rate for enrollees age 65 and over for 2016 shall be equal to the monthly actuarial rate for such enrollees for 2015. . (b) Conforming funding Section 1844(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w(a) (1) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; plus (2) by adding at the end the following: (4) a Government contribution equal to, as estimated by the Chief Actuary of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the reduction in aggregate premiums payable for a month under this part that is attributable to the application of section 1839(a)(5) with respect to— (A) enrollees age 65 and over; and (B) enrollees under age 65. In applying paragraph (1), the government contribution under paragraph (4) with respect to enrollees described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of such paragraph (4) shall be treated as premiums payable and deposited in the Trust Fund under subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively, of paragraph (1). .

Summary: Medicare Premium Fairness Act of 2015 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to: (1) prevent 2016 increases to Medicare Part B premiums and deductibles for enrollees, and (2) authorize federal funding to offset the corresponding reduction in aggregate monthly premiums. Under current law, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must annually determine the monthly actuarial rate upon which Part B premiums and deductibles are based. The bill temporarily freezes that rate at the 2015 level for enrollees, effectively preventing increases to premiums and deductibles for those enrollees in 2016. (Current law already protects Part B enrollees whose benefits are deducted from their Social Security benefits from premium increases that would result in a smaller Social Security check.)
Judgement Fund Taxpayer Accountability Act

To amend title 31, United States Code, to require an annual report from the Financial Management Service within the Department of the Treasury regarding amounts paid or payable by Federal agencies to the judgement fund, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Judgement Fund Taxpayer Accountability Act 2. Report from the Financial Management Service Section 1304 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (d) Not later than January 1 of each year, the Financial Management Service shall report to Congress the following information with regard to each agency (as defined in section 551 of title 5) on account of payments made from sums appropriated by this section: (1) The total amount paid in reimbursement by that agency during the preceding fiscal year on account of each such payment. (2) The total amount still due from that agency in reimbursement for each such payment, as of the end of the preceding fiscal year. (3) For each of the amounts described in paragraph (1) or (2), the name of the plaintiff or claimant to whom the payment was made from sums so appropriated. .

Summary: Judgment Fund Taxpayer Accountability Act This bill requires the Financial Management Service, by January 1 of each year, to report the following information to Congress with respect to payments by federal agencies for judgments, awards, and compromise settlements against the United States: (1) the total amount paid in reimbursement by the agency for such payments during the preceding fiscal year, (2) the total amount still due from the agency in reimbursement, and (3) the name of the plaintiff or claimant to whom a payment was made from agency funds.