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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for one year the credit for residential energy efficient property.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for one year the credit for residential energy efficient property. 1. Extension of credit for residential energy efficient property (a) In general Section 25D(g) December 31, 2016 December 31, 2017 (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after December 31, 2016.

Summary: This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2017 the tax credit for residential energy efficient property.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for one year the credit for solar energy property.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for one year the credit for solar energy property. 1. Extension of credit for solar energy property (a) In general Paragraphs (2)(A)(i)(II) and (3)(A)(ii) of section 48(a) January 1, 2017 January 1, 2018 (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to periods after December 31, 2016, in taxable years ending after such date, under rules similar to the rules of section 48(m)

Summary: This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2017 the energy tax credit for investment in solar energy property.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for one year the credit for thermal energy property.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for one year the credit for thermal energy property. 1. Extension of credit for thermal energy property (a) In general Section 48(a)(3)(A)(vii) January 1, 2017 January 1, 2018 (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to periods after December 31, 2016, in taxable years ending after such date, under rules similar to the rules of section 48(m)

Summary: This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2017 the energy tax credit for investment in thermal energy property.
Small Business Growth Through Exports Act of 2016

To amend the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 to extend and expand the State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) Grant Program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Business Growth Through Exports Act of 2016 2. Extension and Expansion of STEP grant program Section 1207 of the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 ( 15 U.S.C. 649b (1) in subsection (i), by striking 2013 2016, and $60,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2017, 2018, and 2019 (2) in subsection (j), by striking 3 6

Summary: Small Business Growth Through Exports Act of 2016 This bill amends the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 to reauthorize through FY2019, and increase the authorization of appropriations for, the State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) Grant Program.
Half-Staff for Homeland Heroes Act

To require that the United States flag be flown at half-staff in honor of members of the Armed Forces who die in the line of duty in the United States. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Half-Staff for Homeland Heroes Act 2. United States Flag required to be flown at half-staff upon the death of a member of the Armed Forces in the line of domestic duty Section 7(m) of title 4, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting after a member of the Armed Forces from any State, territory, or possession who dies while serving on active duty in events not covered by the 9th sentence of this subsection (2) by inserting before As used in this subsection The flag shall be flown at half-staff on the day following any day on which a member of the Armed Forces dies from an injury incurred or aggravated in the United States, in the line of duty (and not as a result of misconduct by such member), and while such member was serving on active duty (as defined in section 101(d) of title 10).

Summary: Half-Staff for Homeland Heroes Act This bill requires that the U.S. flag be flown at half-staff in honor of a member of the Armed Forces who dies from an injury incurred or aggravated while serving on active duty in the United States.
No Taxpayer Money for Corporate Campaigns Act of 2015

To prohibit entities from using Federal funds to contribute to political campaigns or participate in lobbying activities. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Taxpayer Money for Corporate Campaigns Act of 2015 2. Prohibition on the use of Federal funds for campaign and lobbying activities (a) Prohibition With respect to Federal funds received by an entity, other than a natural person, it shall be unlawful for such entity to— (1) use such funds to advocate the election or defeat of a political candidate; (2) use such funds for voter registration activities or get-out-the-vote activities; (3) use such funds to engage in any lobbying activity; or (4) donate such funds to any entity that advocates for the election or defeat of a political candidate or engages in lobbying activities. (b) Exception for activities authorized by law Subsection (a) does not apply to the use of funds by an entity for an activity specifically authorized by Federal law, rule, or regulation.

Summary: No Taxpayer Money for Corporate Campaigns Act of 2015 Prohibits: (1) the use of federal funds received by any entity, other than a natural person, to advocate the election or defeat of a political candidate or to engage in any lobbying activity; (2) use such funds for voter registration or get-out-the-vote activities; or (3) donate such funds to any entity that advocates for the election or defeat of a political candidate or engages in lobbying activities. Exempts from this ban the use of funds by an entity for an activity specifically authorized by federal law, rule, or regulation.
To resolve title issues involving real property and equipment acquired using funds provided under the Alaska Kiln Drying Grant Program.

To resolve title issues involving real property and equipment acquired using funds provided under the Alaska Kiln Drying Grant Program. 1. Resolution of real property and equipment title issues under Alaska kiln drying grant program (a) In general Notwithstanding part 3019 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations (the Uniform Federal Assistance Regulations of the Department of Agriculture), title to real property and equipment acquired using funds provided by a grant under the Alaska Kiln Drying Grant Program, as described under the heading State and Private Forestry (b) Compensation schedule (1) Period of application The compensation requirements of this subsection apply to a grant provided under the Alaska Kiln Drying Grant Program during the four-year period beginning on the date on which the grant was closed. (2) Compensation schedule If real property or equipment acquired using funds provided by a grant under the Alaska Kiln Drying Grant Program is no longer to be used for the purposes for which the grant was made, the grant recipient may sell, or may retain title to, the real property or equipment upon payment to the Secretary of Agriculture of compensation as follows: (A) During the first year of the four-year period, the grant recipient shall pay an amount equal to 80 percent of the proceeds of the sale, if the real property or equipment is sold, or 80 percent of the market value of the real property or equipment, if title is to be retained by the grant recipient. (B) During the second year of the four-year period, the grant recipient shall pay an amount equal to 60 percent of the proceeds of the sale, if the real property or equipment is sold, or 60 percent of the market value of the real property or equipment, if title is to be retained by the grant recipient. (C) During the third year of the four-year period, the grant recipient shall pay an amount equal to 40 percent of the proceeds of the sale, if the real property or equipment is sold, or 40 percent of the market value of the real property or equipment, if title is to be retained by the grant recipient. (D) During the final year of the four-year period, the grant recipient shall pay an amount equal to 20 percent of the proceeds of the sale, if the real property or equipment is sold, or 20 percent of the market value of the real property or equipment, if title is to be retained by the grant recipient. (c) Divestiture After the end of the four-year period beginning on the date on which a grant provided under the Alaska Kiln Drying Grant Program was closed, real property or equipment acquired using the grant funds may be retained or disposed of by the grant recipient with no further obligation to the Federal Government.

Summary: Vests title to real property and equipment acquired using funds provided under the Alaska Kiln Drying Grant Program in the grant recipient in accordance with the compensation provisions in this Act.
E-Free Act

To direct the Commissioner of Food and Drugs to issue an order withdrawing approval for Essure System. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the E–Free Act 2. Withdrawal of premarket approval for Essure System Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commissioner of Food and Drugs shall issue an order under section 515(e) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 360e(e)

Summary: E-Free Act This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration to withdraw approval for Essure, a medical device for permanent, non-surgical female sterilization.
To provide for a report that develops recommended United States energy security valuation methods.

To provide for a report that develops recommended United States energy security valuation methods. 1. Energy security valuation (a) Establishment of Energy Security Valuation Methods Not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy, in collaboration with the Secretary of State, shall develop and transmit, after public notice and comment, to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate a report that develops recommended United States energy security valuation methods. In developing the report, the Secretaries may consider the recommendations of the Administration’s Quadrennial Energy Review released on April 21, 2015. The report shall— (1) evaluate and define United States energy security to reflect modern domestic and global energy markets and the collective needs of the United States and its allies and partners; (2) identify transparent and uniform or coordinated procedures and criteria to ensure that energy-related actions that significantly affect the supply, distribution, or use of energy are evaluated with respect to their potential impact on energy security, including their impact on— (A) consumers and the economy; (B) energy supply diversity and resiliency; (C) well-functioning and competitive energy markets; (D) United States trade balance; and (E) national security objectives; and (3) include a recommended implementation strategy that identifies and aims to ensure that the procedures and criteria referred to in paragraph (2) are— (A) evaluated consistently across the Federal Government; and (B) weighed appropriately and balanced with environmental considerations required by Federal law. (b) Participation In developing the report referred to in subsection (a), the Secretaries may consult with relevant Federal, State, private sector, and international participants, as appropriate and consistent with applicable law.

Summary: This bill directs the Department of Energy to develop and report to specified congressional committees, after public notice and comment, recommended U.S. energy security valuation methods. The report shall: evaluate and define U.S. energy security to reflect modern domestic and global energy markets and the collective needs of the United States and its allies and partners; identify procedures and criteria to ensure that energy-related actions that significantly affect the supply, distribution, or use of energy are evaluated with respect to their potential impact on energy security, consumers and the economy, energy supply diversity and resiliency, well-functioning and competitive energy markets, the U.S. trade balance, and national security objectives; and recommend an implementation strategy meeting specified requirements.
Ending the Sanctuary Capitol Policy Act of 2015

To authorize the Capitol Police to enforce the immigration laws, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ending the Sanctuary Capitol Policy Act of 2015 2. Capitol police authorized to enforce the immigration laws Section 9B of the Act entitled An Act to define the area of the United States Capitol Grounds, to regulate the use thereof, and for other purposes 2 U.S.C. 1967 (1) in paragraph (4), by striking and (2) in paragraph (5)(B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (5) the following: (6) within the District of Columbia, including the area described under subsection (b), with respect to any violation of the immigration laws, if the officer is in the performance of official duties when the authority is exercised. .

Summary: Ending the Sanctuary Capitol Policy Act of 2015 This bill authorizes U.S. Capitol Police officers, in the performance of official duties, to make arrests and otherwise enforce immigration laws on Capitol Grounds.
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require labeling of genetically engineered fish.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require labeling of genetically engineered fish. 1. Amendment to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act regarding genetically engineered salmon Section 403 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 343 (z) If it contains genetically engineered fish unless the food bears a label stating that the food contains genetically engineered fish. .

Summary: Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the sale of food that contains genetically-engineered fish unless the food bears a label stating that it contains genetically-engineered fish.
District of Columbia Medicaid Reimbursement Act of 2015

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to increase the Federal medical assistance percentage for the District of Columbia under the Medicaid Program to 80 percent. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the District of Columbia Medicaid Reimbursement Act of 2015 2. Increasing the Medicaid Federal medical assistance percentage for the District of Columbia to 80 percent (a) In general Section 1905(b)(3) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396d(b)(3) 70 percent 80 percent (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to calendar quarters beginning on or after October 1, 2016.

Summary: District of Columbia Medicaid Reimbursement Act of 2015 This bill amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to increase the Medicaid federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP) for the District of Columbia from 70% to 80%. Under current law, a state's FMAP is based on its per capita income and may range from 50% to 83%.
Putting America First Corporate Tax Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to terminate the deferral of active income of controlled foreign corporations. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Putting America First Corporate Tax Act 2. Termination of deferral of active income of controlled foreign corporations (a) In general Section 952 (e) Special application of subpart (1) In general For taxable years beginning after December 31, 2015, notwithstanding any other provision of this subpart, the term subpart F income (2) Applicable rules Rules similar to the rules under the last sentence of subsection (a) and subsection (d) shall apply to this subsection. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2015.

Summary: Putting America First Corporate Tax Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to modify the definition of subpart F income (i.e., income of a controlled foreign corporation earned outside the United States that is not tax-deferred) to include income of a controlled foreign corporation derived from any foreign country. This modification is applicable to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2015.
To designate the building utilized as a United States courthouse located at 150 Reade Circle in Greenville, North Carolina, as the "Randy D. Doub United States Courthouse".

To designate the building utilized as a United States courthouse located at 150 Reade Circle in Greenville, North Carolina, as the Judge Randy D. Doub United States Courthouse 1. Designation The building utilized as a United States courthouse located at 150 Reade Circle in Greenville, North Carolina, shall be known and designated as the Randy D. Doub United States Courthouse 2. References With respect to the period in which the building referred to in section 1 is utilized as a United States courthouse, any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to that building shall be deemed to be a reference to the Randy D. Doub United States Courthouse Amend the title so as to read: A bill to designate the building utilized as a United States courthouse located at 150 Reade Circle in Greenville, North Carolina, as the Randy D. Doub United States Courthouse March 23, 2016 Reported with amendments, referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: This bill designates the building utilized as a U.S. courthouse located at 150 Reade Circle in Greenville, North Carolina, as the "Randy D. Doub United States Courthouse" during the period in which the building is so utilized.
Meaningful Use Hardship Relief Act of 2015

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to authorize a blanket meaningful use significant hardship exception for the 2015 reporting period due to the delay in timely publication of the Stage 2 meaningful use rule. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Meaningful Use Hardship Relief Act of 2015 2. Authorizing a blanket meaningful use significant hardship exception for 2015 Sections 1848(a)(7)(B) and 1886(b)(3)(B)(ix)(II) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–4(a)(7)(B) (or through a blanket exception with respect to the 2015 EHR reporting period) on a case-by-case basis

Summary: Meaningful Use Hardship Relief Act of 2015 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to create a blanket exception for providers from the application of certain negative payment adjustments for failing to comply, during the 2015 reporting period, with requirements related to the meaningful use of electronic health records. Under current law, providers may be exempted due to significant hardship on a case-by-case basis.
To provide for emergency preparedness for energy supply disruptions.

To provide for emergency preparedness for energy supply disruptions. 1. Emergency preparedness for energy supply disruptions (a) Finding Congress finds that recent natural disasters have underscored the importance of having resilient oil and natural gas infrastructure and effective ways for industry and government to communicate to address energy supply disruptions. (b) Authorization for Activities To Enhance Emergency Preparedness for Natural Disasters The Secretary of Energy shall develop and adopt procedures to— (1) improve communication and coordination between the Department of Energy’s energy response team, Federal partners, and industry; (2) leverage the Energy Information Administration’s subject matter expertise within the Department’s energy response team to improve supply chain situation assessments; (3) establish company liaisons and direct communication with the Department’s energy response team to improve situation assessments; (4) streamline and enhance processes for obtaining temporary regulatory relief to speed up emergency response and recovery; (5) facilitate and increase engagement among States, the oil and natural gas industry, and the Department in developing State and local energy assurance plans; (6) establish routine education and training programs for key government emergency response positions with the Department and States; and (7) involve States and the oil and natural gas industry in comprehensive drill and exercise programs. (c) Cooperation The activities carried out under subsection (b) shall include collaborative efforts with State and local government officials and the private sector. (d) Report Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to Congress a report describing the effectiveness of the activities authorized under this section.

Summary: The Department of Energy (DOE) shall adopt procedures to: improve communication and coordination between DOE's energy response team, federal partners, and industry; leverage the Energy Information Administration's subject matter expertise within DOE's energy response team to improve supply chain situation assessments; establish company liaisons and direct communication with DOE's energy response team to improve situation assessments; streamline and enhance processes for obtaining temporary regulatory relief to speed up emergency response and recovery; facilitate and increase engagement among states, the oil and natural gas industry, and DOE in developing state and local energy assurance plans; establish routine education and training programs for key government emergency response positions with DOE and states; and involve states and the oil and natural gas industry in comprehensive drill and exercise programs. These activities shall include collaborative efforts with state and local government officials and the private sector.