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Utility Energy Service Contracts Improvement Act of 2015

To amend the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to provide guidance on utility energy service contracts used by Federal agencies, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Utility Energy Service Contracts Improvement Act of 2015 2. Findings Congress finds that— (1) the Federal Government is the largest consumer of energy in the United States; (2) Federal agencies are expected to meet, by law, Executive order, and mandate, stringent energy efficiency and conservation targets; (3) the utility energy service contract (referred to in this section as UESC (4) the General Services Administration, which manages more than 9,600 Federal properties and is the lead agency for procuring utility services for the Federal Government, has determined that UESCs may extend beyond a 10-year period under the law; (5) the Federal Energy Management Program, which oversees the UESC program and is a principal office guiding agencies to use funding more effectively in meeting Federal and agency-specific energy and resource management objectives, has determined that UESCs may extend beyond a 10-year period under the law; (6) extensive precedent exists for Federal agencies to contract for energy saving services using contracts with term limits of more than 10 years but not to exceed 25 years; (7) a number of Federal agencies, contrary to congressional intent, have sought to limit UESC term limits to periods of less than 10 years; and (8) greater flexibility with UESCs will help reduce the operational cost of Federal agencies, ultimately saving money for taxpayers. 3. Utility energy service contracts Part 3 of title V of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act is amended by adding after section 553 ( 42 U.S.C. 8259b 554. Utility energy service contracts (a) In general Each Federal agency may use, to the maximum extent practicable, measures provided by law to meet energy efficiency and conservation mandates and laws, including through utility energy service contracts. (b) Contract period A utility energy service contract entered into by a Federal agency may have a contract period that extends beyond 10 years, but not to exceed 25 years. (c) Requirements The conditions of a utility energy service contract entered into by a Federal agency shall include requirements for measurement, verification, and performance assurances or guarantees of the savings. .

Summary: Utility Energy Service Contracts Improvement Act of 2015 This bill amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to make explicit that utility energy service contracts (UESCs) may have a contract period of up to 25 years. UESCs are contracts that allow utilities to provide federal agencies with energy and water efficiency improvements and demand reduction services. UESC conditions must include requirements for measurement, verification, and performance assurances or guarantees of the savings.
Samish Indian Nation Land Conveyance Act of 2015

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to place certain lands in Skagit and San Juan Counties, Washington, into trust for the Samish Indian Nation, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Samish Indian Nation Land Conveyance Act of 2015 2. Definitions (a) Parcels The term parcels (b) Map The term Map the Samish Indian Nation Land Conveyance Map (c) Secretary The term Secretary (d) Tribe The term Tribe 3. Land into trust (a) Action by the secretary of the interior The Secretary shall take the land described in the Map into trust for the benefit of the Tribe in accordance with the regulations of the Department of the Interior for implementing the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. (b) Survey (1) Responsibility for survey Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Tribe shall conduct a survey of the boundaries of the parcels described in the Map and designated for the Tribe and submit the survey to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. (2) Approval of survey (A) Not later than 90 days after the date on which the survey is submitted under this subsection, the Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs shall complete a review of the survey, and provide the Tribe with notice of concurrence of the survey. (B) Not later than 120 days after the date on which concurrence is provided to the Tribe, the Secretary shall submit a copy of the survey to the appropriate Committees of Congress, and make the survey available to the public at the appropriate office of the Secretary. 4. Hunting, fishing, trapping, and gathering This Act shall not grant or diminish any hunting, fishing, trapping or gathering treaty right of any Indian tribe. 5. Gaming prohibition The Tribe may not conduct on any land taken into trust pursuant to this Act any gaming activities— (1) as a matter of claimed inherent authority; or (2) under any Federal law (including the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act ( 25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq. 6. Effect of Act Nothing in this Act shall limit— (1) the existing rights or claims of the Tribe; or (2) the eligibility of the Tribe to acquire additional land in trust under applicable Federal law and regulations.

Summary: Samish Indian Nation Land Conveyance Act of 2015 Directs the Department of the Interior to take into trust for the benefit of the Samish Indian Nation the 17 parcels of approximately 97 acres of specified land owned by the Tribe in Skagit County and San Juan County, Washington. Prohibits the Tribe from conducting gaming on such land.
Charlotte's Web Medical Access Act of 2015

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to exclude cannabidiol and cannabidiol-rich plants from the definition of marihuana, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Charlotte’s Web Medical Access Act of 2015 2. Exclusion of cannabidiol and cannabidiol-rich plants from definition of marihuana (a) In general Section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 802 (1) by striking (16) The (16)(A) The (2) by adding at the end the following: (B) Cannabidiol and cannabidiol-rich plants— (i) are excluded from the definition of marihuana under subparagraph (A); and (ii) shall not be treated as controlled substances under this Act. . (b) Definitions Section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 802 (57) The term cannabidiol-rich plant (58) The term cannabidiol . 3. Other limitations (a) Non-Applicability of Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 301 et seq. 21 U.S.C. 802 (b) State law Nothing in this Act shall prohibit or otherwise restrict any activities related to the use, production, or distribution of marijuana in a State in which such activities are legal under State law. 4. Sunset provision The provisions of this Act, and the provisions inserted into the Controlled Substances Act by this Act, shall cease to apply on the date that is 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Charlotte's Web Medical Access Act of 2015 Amends the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) to exclude cannabidiol and cannabidiol-rich plants: (1) from the definition of "marihuana," and (2) from treatment as a controlled substance under such Act. Defines: (1) "cannabidiol-rich plant" to mean the plant Cannabis sativa L. and any part of such plant with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 0.3% on a dry weight basis; and (2) "cannabidiol" to mean the substance cannabidiol, as derived from a cannabidiol-rich plant. Exempts cannabidiol or cannabidiol-rich plants from the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Declares that nothing in this Act shall restrict any activities related to the use, production, or distribution of marihuana in a state in which such activities are legal under state law. Terminates this Act three years after its enactment.
Federally Funded Research and Development Sunshine Act of 2015

To require annual reports on the activities and accomplishments of federally funded research and development centers within the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federally Funded Research and Development Sunshine Act of 2015 2. Annual reports on projects of federally funded research and development centers within the Department of Homeland Security (a) In general The Secretary of Homeland Security shall annually submit to the Committee on Homeland Security, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate a list of ongoing and completed projects that federally funded research and development centers within the Department of Homeland Security have been tasked to complete. (b) Prohibition on new authorization of funding This section shall be carried out using amounts otherwise appropriated or made available to the Department of Homeland Security. No additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section. June 11, 2015 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Federally Funded Research and Development Sunshine Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) Directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to annually submit to the Committee on Homeland Security, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate a list of ongoing and completed projects that federally funded research and development centers within DHS have been tasked to complete. Prohibits additional funds from being authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act.
Ensuring the Full Faith and Credit of the United States and Protecting America's Soldiers and Seniors Act

To require that the United States Government prioritize all obligations on the debt held by the public, Social Security benefits, and military pay in the event that the debt limit is reached, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring the Full Faith and Credit of the United States and Protecting America's Soldiers and Seniors Act 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The Secretary of the Treasury is legally required to carry out the obligations set forth in Public Law 104–121. (2) The debt obligations held by the Social Security trust fund may only be redeemed in order to pay Social Security benefits and necessary administrative expenses. (3) So long as there is a positive balance of assets in the Social Security trust fund, an appropriate amount of obligations may be converted into an equal amount of publicly held debt in order to finance the full and timely payment of all Social Security obligations without exceeding the debt ceiling. 3. Prioritize obligations on the debt held by the public, Social Security benefits, and military pay In the event that the debt of the United States Government reaches the statutory limit as defined in section 3101 (1) The authority of the Department of the Treasury contained in section 3123 (2) The authority of the Commissioner of Social Security to pay monthly old-age, survivors’ and disability insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act. (3) The payment of pay and allowances for members of the Armed Forces on active duty.

Summary: Ensuring the Full Faith and Credit of the United States and Protecting America's Soldiers and Seniors Act Requires the following to take equal priority over all other federally incurred obligations in the event that the public debt reaches the statutory limit: (1) the authority of the Department of the Treasury to pay with legal tender the principal and interest on debt held by the public; (2) the authority of the Commissioner of Social Security to pay monthly Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act; and (3) the payment of pay and allowances for members of the Armed Forces on active duty.
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 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 May 8, 2015 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: 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.
Transportation for Elderly and Disabled Individuals Act of 2015

To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to urbanized area formula grants, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Transportation for Elderly and Disabled Individuals Act of 2015 2. Urbanized area formula grants Section 5307(a)(2) of title 49, United States Code, is amended in subparagraphs (A) and (B), by inserting before during or general public demand response service

Summary: Transportation for Elderly and Disabled Individuals Act of 2015 This bill revises a special rule granting the Department of Transportation authority to make urbanized area formula grants to states or designated entities to finance the operating cost of equipment and facilities for use in public transportation. These grants may also be used for public transportation systems that operate a specified number of buses in general public demand response service during peak hours.
Ronald Reagan Birthplace Historic Site Establishment Act

To authorize the Secretary of Interior to establish the Ronald Reagan Birthplace National Historic Site in Tampico, Illinois, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ronald Reagan Birthplace Historic Site Establishment Act 2. Ronald Reagan birthplace historic site (a) Acquisition of property As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall purchase with donated or appropriated funds and from a willing owner only, fee simple, unencumbered title to the Property and to any personal property related to the Property that the Secretary determines to be appropriate for the purposes of this Act. (b) Establishment After the Property is acquired by the Secretary, the Secretary shall designate the Property as the Ronald Reagan Birthplace Historic Site. (c) Land description The Secretary shall ensure that a copy of the land description of the Property is on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service. 3. Administration (a) In general The Secretary shall administer the Historic Site in accordance with the provisions of this Act and with laws generally applicable to national historic sites, including— (1) applicable provisions of division A of subtitle I of title 54, United States Code; and (2) chapter 3201 (b) Shared resources To the greatest extent practicable, the Secretary shall use the resources of other sites administered by the National Park Service in the State of Illinois. (c) Management plan Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall prepare a general management plan for the Historic Site. 4. Definitions: In this Act: (1) Historic site The term Historic Site (2) Secretary The term Secretary (3) Property The term Property (A) 111–113 Main Street, Tampico, Illinois; and (B) the Main Street Historic District which was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 3, 1983 (Ref. # 82002602).

Summary: Ronald Reagan Birthplace Historic Site Establishment Act Directs the Department of the Interior to: (1) purchase the Ronald Reagan Birthplace and Museum in Tampico, Illinois, from a willing seller, (2) designate it as the Ronald Reagan Birthplace Historic Site, and (3) prepare a general management plan for such Site.
Transparency on Prioritizing Spending Act

To provide that the President shall submit to Congress a report detailing the priority of Federal spending if the statutory debt limit is reached, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Transparency on Prioritizing Spending Act 2. Priority of spending if the debt ceiling is reached Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall submit to Congress a report listing, in descending order of prioritization, which obligations of the United States Government will be paid in the event that the debt of the United States Government, as defined in section 3101

Summary: Transparency on Prioritizing Spending Act This bill requires the President to submit a report to Congress detailing the priority of paying obligations of the federal government in the event that the statutory debt limit is reached. The report must be submitted no later than 30 days after enactment of this Act.
SAVINGS Act

To amend title 31, United States Code, to require the Secretary of the Treasury to provide for the purchase of paper United States savings bonds with tax refunds. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Save Access to a Valuable Investment Needed to Generate Savings Act of 2015 SAVINGS Act 2. Purchase paper United States savings bonds with tax refund Section 3106 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (d) (1) During the period ending on December 31, 2020, the Secretary shall provide an option on individual returns of tax under subtitle A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to purchase United States savings bonds in paper form with a portion or all of a refund of overpayment of such tax for the purchaser or anyone. (2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply if the Secretary implements an alternative option which— (A) allows for the gifting of United States savings bonds, (B) serves the unbanked, and (C) retains the ability to sign-up on the return of tax. .

Summary: Save Access to a Valuable Investment Needed to Generate Savings Act of 2015 or the SAVINGS Act Directs the Department of the Treasury to: (1) allow individual taxpayers an option to purchase U.S. savings bonds in paper form with a portion or all of a tax refund during the period ending on December 31, 2020; or (2) implement an alternative option that allows for the gifting of U.S. savings bonds, serves the unbanked, and retains the ability to sign-up on the return of tax.
Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2015

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove the exclusion of Medicare coverage for hearing aids and examinations therefor, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2015 2. Removing Medicare exclusion of coverage of hearing aids and examinations therefor (a) In general Section 1862(a)(7) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395y(a)(7) hearing aids or examinations therefor, (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2016. 3. GAO study and report on hearing aid programs (a) Study The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study of programs, including Federal programs and health insurance coverage, that provide assistance for hearing aids and related examinations for individuals with hearing loss. Such study shall include an examination of the number of individuals in the United States with hearing loss who need hearing aids, their coverage under such programs, and the effectiveness of such programs in meeting such need. Such study may also address programs that are designed to reduce or mitigate the incidence of hearing loss. (b) Report Not later than 18 months after the date specified in section 2(c), the Comptroller General shall submit a report to Congress on the study conducted under subsection (a). Such report shall include such recommendations on changes in such programs, including the establishment of new programs, as would meet the needs of individuals with hearing loss.

Summary: Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2015 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to repeal the exclusion, and allow coverage, of hearing aids and examinations for them. The Government Accountability Office is directed to study programs that provide assistance for hearing aids and related examinations for individuals with hearing loss.
Federal Employee Accountability Act of 2015

To amend title 5, United States Code, to limit the circumstances in which official time may be used by a Federal employee. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Employee Accountability Act of 2015 2. Repeal of certain provisions relating to official time Section 7131 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking subsections (a) and (c); (2) by redesignating subsections (b) and (d) as subsections (a) and (b), respectively; and (3) in subsection (b) (as so redesignated by paragraph (2)), by striking Except as provided in the preceding subsections of this section— Except as provided in subsection (a)—

Summary: Federal Employee Accountability Act of 2015 Repeals provisions: (1) authorizing a federal employee representing an exclusive representative in the negotiation of a collective bargaining agreement official time for such purpose during the time such employee otherwise would be in a duty status; and (2) requiring the Federal Labor Relations Authority to determine whether any employee participating for, or on behalf of, a labor organization in any phase of proceedings before it shall be authorized official time for that purpose.