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To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase certain veteran funeral benefits.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase certain veteran funeral benefits. 1. Increase to certain funeral benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (a) Funeral expenses Section 2302(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking $300 $2,000 (as increased from time to time under subsection (c)) (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (c) With respect to any fiscal year, the Secretary shall provide a percentage increase (rounded to the nearest dollar) in the maximum amount of burial and funeral expenses payable under subsection (a) equal to the percentage by which— (1) the Consumer Price Index (all items, United States city average) for the 12-month period ending on the June 30 preceding the beginning of the fiscal year for which the increase is made, exceeds (2) the Consumer Price Index for the 12-month period preceding the 12-month period described in paragraph (1). . (b) Death in Department facility; plot allowance Section 2303 of such title is amended by striking $700 $2,000 (c) Death from service-Connected disability Section 2307 of such title is amended— (1) by inserting striking In any case (a) In general In any case . (2) by striking $2,000 $2,000 (as increased from time to time under subsection (b)) (3) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (b) With respect to any fiscal year, the Secretary shall provide a percentage increase (rounded to the nearest dollar) in the maximum amount of burial and funeral expenses payable under subsection (a) equal to the percentage by which— (1) the Consumer Price Index (all items, United States city average) for the 12-month period ending on the June 30 preceding the beginning of the fiscal year for which the increase is made, exceeds (2) the Consumer Price Index for the 12-month period preceding the 12-month period described in paragraph (1). . (d) Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall apply to deaths that occur after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Increases the amounts payable through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for: (1) burial and funeral expenses of certain veterans, and (2) such expenses in connection with a veteran's death due to a service-connected disability. Directs VA, with respect to any fiscal year, to provide percentage increases for burial and funeral expenses.
No More Tolls for Roads Act of 2015

To terminate certain toll authorities, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No More Tolls for Roads Act of 2015 2. Termination of certain toll authorities Notwithstanding any other provision of law, on and after January 1, 2016— (1) Federal participation in an activity that results in the construction of a new toll facility, or the conversion of a toll-free facility to a toll facility, under section 129(a) of title 23, United States Code, is prohibited; (2) a toll may not be charged pursuant to section 166 of title 23, United States Code, with respect to any facility, or segment thereof, if the toll was not established with respect to that facility or segment before January 1, 2016; and (3) the Secretary of Transportation may not, under any pilot or demonstration program, carry out an activity that results in the establishment of a toll with respect to a highway, or segment thereof, if the toll was not established with respect to that highway or segment before January 1, 2016.

Summary: No More Tolls for Roads Act of 2015 Federal authorities are terminated on and after January 1, 2016, for the establishment of a toll facility or the charging of a toll with respect to a federal-aid highway.
Steve Gleason Act of 2015

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare beneficiary access to eye tracking accessories for speech generating devices and to remove the rental cap for durable medical equipment under the Medicare Program with respect to speech generating devices. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Steve Gleason Act of 2015 2. Providing Medicare beneficiary access to eye tracking accessories for speech generating devices (a) In general Section 1861(n) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(n) and eye tracking and gaze interaction accessories for speech generating devices furnished to individuals with a demonstrated medical need for such accessories appropriate organizations) (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to devices furnished on or after January 1, 2016. 3. Removing the rental cap for durable medical equipment under Medicare with respect to speech generating devices Section 1834(a)(2)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(a)(2)(A) (1) in clause (ii), by striking or (2) in clause (iii), by adding or (3) by inserting after clause (iii) the following new clause: (iv) in the case of devices furnished on or after October 1, 2015, and before October 1, 2018, which serves as a speech generating device or which is an accessory that is needed for the individual to effectively utilize such a device, .

Summary: Steve Gleason Act of 2015 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to cover as durable medical equipment any eye tracking and gaze interaction accessories for speech generating devices furnished to individuals with a demonstrated medical need for them. Payment for speech generating devices or accessories shall be made on a rental basis, or in a lump-sum amount for the purchase of the item, without a cap on the amount in the case of devices furnished on or after October 1, 2015, and before October 1, 2018.
SHUT Act of 2015

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny the refundable portion of the child tax credit to individuals who are not authorized to be employed in the United States and to terminate the use of certifying acceptance agents to facilitate the application process for ITINs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Handouts to Unauthorized Taxpayers Act of 2015 SHUT Act of 2015 2. Denial of refundable portion of child tax credit to individuals not authorized to be employed in the united states (a) In general Subsection (d) of section 24 (5) Identification requirement with respect to taxpayer (A) In general Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any taxpayer for any taxable year unless the taxpayer includes the taxpayer’s social security number on the return of tax for such taxable year or otherwise demonstrates on the return that the taxpayer is authorized to be employed in the United States. (B) Joint returns In the case of a joint return, the requirement of subparagraph (A) shall be treated as met if either spouse meets such requirement. (C) Omission treated as mathematical or clerical error Any failure to meet the requirement of subparagraph (A) shall be treated as a mathematical or clerical error and assessed according to section 6213(b)(1). . (b) Conforming amendment Subsection (e) of section 24 of such Code is amended by inserting with respect to qualifying children Identification requirement (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. 3. Termination of certifying agent program Effective on the date of the enactment of this Act, no Individual Taxpayer Identification Number may be issued by the Secretary of the Treasury (or any delegate of such Secretary) unless the supporting documentary evidence is submitted to such Secretary or any delegate of such Secretary who is an employee within the Department of the Treasury.

Summary: Stop Handouts to Unauthorized Taxpayers Act of 2015 or the SHUT Act of 2015 Amends the Internal Revenue Code to deny the refundable portion of the child tax credit to individuals unless they include their social security number on their tax return or otherwise demonstrate that they are authorized to be employed in the United States. Prohibits the Secretary of the Treasury or any delegate of the Secretary employed by the Department of the Treasury from issuing an individual taxpayer identification number unless supporting documentary evidence is submitted.
To require the Secretary of State to provide relevant Foreign Service officers with training related to medical graduates in the countries in which such officers are serving, and for other purposes.

To require the Secretary of State to provide relevant Foreign Service officers with training related to medical graduates in the countries in which such officers are serving, and for other purposes. 1. Training for Foreign Service officers The Secretary of State shall provide to relevant Foreign Service officers training related to medical graduates and medical graduate programs in the countries in which such officers are serving. Such training shall be part of the training provided to such officers under section 701 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 ( 22 U.S.C. 4021

Summary: The Secretary of State shall provide appropriate Foreign Service officers with training related to medical graduates and medical graduate programs in the countries in which they are serving.
GRAD Act of 2015

To facilitate the expedited review of applications of aliens applying for admission to the United States under section 101(a)(15)(J) of the Immigration and Nationality Act who are coming to the United States to participate in a program under which they will receive graduate medical education or training, require the Secretary of State to provide relevant Foreign Service officers with training regarding such aliens, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Grant Residency for Additional Doctors Act of 2015 GRAD Act of 2015 2. Expedited review of certain J–1 visas and training for Foreign Service officers (a) Expedited review Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall designate an officer or employee of the Department of State whose sole responsibility during the months of March, April, May, June, and any other period of time as determined appropriate by the Secretary, shall be to facilitate the expedited review of applications of aliens applying for admission to the United States under section 101(a)(15)(J) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(J) (b) Training Beginning not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall provide to relevant Foreign Service officers training related to medical graduates and medical graduate programs in the countries in which such officers are serving. Such training shall be part of the training provided to such officers under section 701 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 ( 22 U.S.C. 4021

Summary: Grant Residency for Additional Doctors Act of 2015 or the GRAD Act of 2015 Directs the Secretary of State to: designate a Department of State officer or employee whose sole responsibility during the months of March, April, May, June, and any other period of time determined by the Secretary, shall be to facilitate the expedited review of J-visa applications of aliens applying for U.S. admission to participate in a graduate medical education or training program; and provide appropriate Foreign Service officers with training related to medical graduates and medical graduate programs in the countries in which they are serving.
To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to appoint a coordinator for issues relating to harmful algal blooms in the Great Lakes, and for other purposes.

To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to appoint a coordinator for issues relating to harmful algal blooms in the Great Lakes, and for other purposes. 1. Great Lakes harmful algal bloom coordinator The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, acting as chair of the Great Lakes Interagency Task Force, shall appoint a coordinator to work with appropriate Federal agencies and State, local, tribal, and foreign governments to address the issue of harmful algal blooms in the Great Lakes.

Summary: This bill requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, acting as chair of the Great Lakes Interagency Task Force, to appoint a coordinator to work with appropriate governments to address harmful algal blooms in the Great Lakes.
Hispanic Opportunity Program in Education and Science Act

To provide for the establishment of a program by the National Science Foundation to support undergraduate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education at Hispanic-serving institutions. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Hispanic Opportunity Program in Education and Science Act 2. Establishment of program Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the National Science Foundation shall establish the program described in section 7033 of the America COMPETES Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1862o–12 20 U.S.C. 1101a

Summary: Hispanic Opportunity Program in Education and Science Act Requires the Director of the National Science Foundation to establish a program awarding competitive grants to Hispanic-serving institutions to: (1) enhance the quality of undergraduate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education (STEM) at those institutions; and (2) increase the retention and graduation rates of students of such institutions who pursue associate's or baccalaureate degrees in STEM.
American Land Act

To direct the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to sell certain Federal land, to direct that the proceeds of such sales be applied to reduce the Federal budget deficit, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the American Land Act 2. Authorization to sell land (a) Authorization For each of fiscal years 2016 through 2021, subject to valid existing rights, the Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of Agriculture, as the case may be, shall offer for competitive sale by auction to eligible entities all right, title, and interest, to the extent provided in subsection (b)(2), in and to the following: (1) Eight percent of the Federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management. (2) Eight percent of the National Forest System land. (b) Terms and conditions (1) Configuration of land The Secretary concerned— (A) shall configure the land to be sold to maximize marketability or achieve management objectives; and (B) may prescribe such terms and conditions on the land sales authorized by this Act as the Secretary deems in the public interest. (2) Mineral rights For each fiscal year, the Secretary concerned may include in the sale of land under subsection (a) the mineral rights to such land for not more than 50 percent of the total acreage sold under subsection (a) by that Secretary, if the Secretary determines that such inclusion is likely to maximize marketability. (c) Eligible entity For the purposes of this Act, the term eligible entity (1) a citizen of the United States; or (2) a corporation or partnership created or organized in the United States or under the laws of the United States or of any State of the United States. 3. Proceeds from the sale of land All proceeds from the sale of land under this Act shall be deposited into the Highway Trust Fund.

Summary: American Land Act Authorizes the Departments of the Interior and Agriculture, for each of FY2016-FY2021, to offer for competitive sale by auction to eligible entities 8% of the federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management and 8% of the National Forest System land. Includes as an "eligible entity": (1) a U.S. citizen, or (2) a corporation or partnership created or organized in or under the laws of the United States. Requires the land to be sold to: (1) be configured to maximize marketability or achieve management objectives, and (2) include the mineral rights for not more than 50% of the total acreage if such inclusion is likely to maximize marketability. Requires proceeds to be deposited into the Highway Trust Fund.
To amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to allow employers a grace period to abate certain occupational health and safety violations before being subject to a penalty under such Act.

To amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to allow employers a grace period to abate certain occupational health and safety violations before being subject to a penalty under such Act. 1. Grace period on OSHA penalties (a) Citations Section 10(a) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 ( 29 U.S.C. 659(a) No such penalty may be assessed for a violation that is determined not to be willful, repeated, or serious as described in section 17(k), during the period of time fixed for abatement of the violation in the citation issued under section 9(a) or final order issued under this section, as the case may be, and no such penalty may be assessed for such a violation if such violation shall have been abated by the employer in accordance with such citation or final order before the end of such time period.

Summary: This bill amends the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to prohibit the assessment of penalties against employers for non-willful, unrepeated, or non-serious violations of occupational safety and health standards during the time period fixed for abatement of such a violation in any citation or final order. Furthermore, no penalty shall be assessed for a violation if it shall be abated by the employer in accordance with the citation or order before the end of that period.
Improving the Integrity of Disability Evidence Act

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to exclude certain medical sources of evidence in making disability determinations. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving the Integrity of Disability Evidence Act 2. Exclusion of certain medical sources of evidence (a) In general Section 223(d)(5) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 423(d)(5) (C) (i) In making any determination with respect to whether an individual is under a disability or continues to be under a disability, the Commissioner of Social Security may not consider (except for good cause as determined by the Commissioner) any evidence furnished by— (I) any individual or entity who has been convicted of a felony under section 208 or under section 1632; (II) any individual or entity who has been excluded from participation in any Federal health care program under section 1128; or (III) any person with respect to whom a civil money penalty or assessment has been imposed under section 1129 for the submission of false evidence. (ii) To the extent and at such times as is necessary for the effective implementation of clause (i) of this subparagraph— (I) the Inspector General of the Social Security Administration shall transmit to the Commissioner information relating to persons described in subclause (I) or (III) of clause (i); (II) the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall transmit to the Commissioner information relating to persons described in subclause (II) of clause (i); and . (b) Regulations Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commissioner of Social Security shall issue regulations to carry out the amendment made by subsection (a). (c) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to determinations of disability made on or after the earlier of— (1) the effective date of the regulations issued by the Commissioner under subsection (b); or (2) one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Improving the Integrity of Disability Evidence Act This bill amends the Social Security Act to prohibit the Commissioner of Social Security from considering (except for good cause) any medical evidence with respect to whether an individual is under a disability which is furnished by: (1) any individual convicted of a felony relating to Medicare fraud, (2) any individual or entity excluded from participation in any federal health care program, and (3) any person with respect to whom a civil monetary penalty or assessment has been imposed for the submission of false evidence.
Inspectors General Transparency Act of 2015

To amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to increase transparency of the Inspectors General, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Inspectors General Transparency Act of 2015 2. Duty to submit and make available to the public work product Section 4 of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended by adding at the end the following: (e) (1) Whenever an Inspector General, in carrying out the duties and responsibilities established under this Act, issues a work product the Inspector General shall— (A) submit the work product to— (i) the head of each establishment reviewed in the work product; (ii) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; (iii) the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; (iv) the congressional committees of jurisdiction; (v) if the work product was initiated upon request by an individual or entity other than the Inspector General, that individual or entity; and (vi) any Member of Congress upon request; and (B) not later than 3 days after the work product is submitted in final form to the head of the establishment, post the work product on the website of the Office of Inspector General. (2) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to authorize the public disclosure of information that is specifically prohibited from disclosure by any other provision of law. .

Summary: Inspectors General Transparency Act of 2015 Amends the Inspector General Act of 1978 to require an Inspector General who issues a work product in carrying out his or her duties and responsibilities to submit such work product to: (1) the head of each establishment reviewed in the work product, (2) the House Committees on Appropriations and Oversight and Government Reform and the Senate Committees on Appropriations and Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs; (3) the congressional committees of jurisdiction, (4) any individual or entity who initiated a request for such work product, and (5) any Member of Congress, upon request. Requires the posting of such work product on the website of the Office of Inspector General not later than three days after such work product is submitted in final form to the head of the establishment.