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Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings Act (PALS Act)

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect coverage for screening mammography. 1. Short Title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings Act (PALS Act) 2. Protecting coverage for screening mammography (a) In General Effective during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending January 1, 2018, any provision of law that refers (including through cross-reference to another provision of law) to the current recommendations of the United States Preventive Services Task Force with respect to breast cancer screening, mammography, and prevention shall be administered by the Secretary involved as if— (1) such reference to such current recommendations were a reference to the recommendations of such Task Force with respect to breast cancer screening, mammography, and prevention last issued before 2009; and (2) such recommendations last issued before 2009 applied to any screening mammography modality under section 1861(jj) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(jj) (b) Continuing medicare coverage without coinsurance Section 1833(a)(1)(Y) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(1)(Y) in the case of such services described in subparagraph (A) (other than screening mammography) (c) Maintaining frequency of medicare coverage Section 1834(c)(2)(B)(ii) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(c)(2)(B)(ii) , except that in the case of a woman over 39 years of age, such revision may not decrease such frequency (d) Clarifying the definition of Screening mammography Section 1861(jj) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(jj) , including any digital modality of such a procedure, radiologic procedure

Summary: Protecting Access to Lifesaving Screenings Act (PALS Act) This bill requires that any provision of law referring to current recommendations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) with respect to breast cancer screening, mammography, and prevention be administered as if: (1) the provision referred to USPSTF recommendations last issued before 2009; and (2) those recommendations applied to any screening mammography modality, including any digital modality of such a procedure. (In 2009, the USPSTF updated its guidelines to recommend against routine screening mammography for women between 40 to 49 years of age and to recommend biennial, instead of annual, screening mammography for most women between 50 to 74 years of age.) In addition, the bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to preserve Medicare coverage for screening mammography, without a requirement for coinsurance, and expand the definition of screening mammography to include any digital modality of such a procedure. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services may not decrease the frequency with which screening mammography may be paid by Medicare for a woman over 39 years of age.
To amend the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 to require the Bureau of Land Management to provide a claimant of a small miner waiver from claim maintenance fees with a period of 60 days after written receipt of 1 or more defects is provided to the claimant by registered mail to cure the 1 or more defects or pay the claim maintenance fee, and for other purposes.

To amend the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 to require the Bureau of Land Management to provide a claimant of a small miner waiver from claim maintenance fees with a period of 60 days after written receipt of 1 or more defects is provided to the claimant by registered mail to cure the 1 or more defects or pay the claim maintenance fee, and for other purposes. 1. Small miner waivers to claim maintenance fees (a) In general Section 10101(d)(3) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 ( 30 U.S.C. 28f(d)(3) for any reason, the claimant shall have a period of 60 days after receipt of written notification of the defect or defects by the Bureau of Land Management to: for any reason (including the failure to timely file a small miner’s maintenance fee waiver application or an affidavit of annual labor associated with the application and required application fees), the claimant shall have a period of 60 days after receipt of written notification of the 1 or more defects provided by the Bureau of Land Management by registered mail to (b) Transition rules The claimholder of claims numbered AA023149, AA023163, AA047913, AA047914, AA047915, AA047916, AA047917, AA047918, and AA047919 (as of December 29, 2004) shall be considered— (1) to have received a first half final certificate for application AA072648 (associated with the claims) before September 30, 1994; and (2) to qualify for relief under section 10101(d)(3) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 ( 30 U.S.C. 28f(d)(3)

Summary: This bill amends the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 to give small miners 60 days to remedy their failure to timely file either a small miner's maintenance fee waiver application or an affidavit of annual labor associated with the application and the required application fees. Specified claimholders are considered to: (1) have received a first half final certificate for the application associated with their claims before September 30, 1994, and (2) qualify for the opportunity to cure the defects or pay the fee under this Act.
To designate the portion of Moffett Federal Airfield, California, containing the 129th Rescue Wing of the California Air National Guard as Moffett Air National Guard Base.

To designate the portion of Moffett Federal Airfield, California, containing the 129th Rescue Wing of the California Air National Guard as Moffett Air National Guard Base. 1. Designation of portion of Moffett Federal Airfield, California, as Moffett Air National Guard Base (a) Designation The 111-acre cantonment area at Moffett Federal Airfield, California, utilized by the 129th Rescue Wing of the California Air National Guard shall be known and designated as Moffett Air National Guard Base (b) References Any reference in any law, regulation, map, document, paper, other record of the United States to the cantonment area at Moffett Federal Airfield described in subsection (a) shall be considered to be a reference to Moffett Air National Guard Base.

Summary: This bill designates the portion of Moffett Federal Airfield, California, containing the 129th Rescue Wing of the California Air National Guard, as Moffett Air National Guard Base.
To provide for stability of title to certain lands in the State of Louisiana, and for other purposes.

To provide for stability of title to certain lands in the State of Louisiana, and for other purposes. 1. Findings Congress finds as follows: (1) On December 8, 1842, the Surveyor General of the United States Government approved an original survey of lands in Northern Louisiana, which included the lands surrounding Lake Bistineau. (2) Under the Equal Footing Doctrine, the State of Louisiana was entitled to the lands underlying the navigable waters in place at statehood within its limits. (3) The State of Louisiana delineated its ownership based on the United States Government’s Original Survey of 1842. (4) In 1901, the State of Louisiana transferred over 7,000 acres of land to the Commissioners of the Bossier Levee District through Louisiana Act Number 89 of 1892. (5) The State of Louisiana conducted a survey in 1901 that followed the same path around Lake Bistineau as the Original Survey of 1842. (6) The Bossier Levee District subsequently conveyed the subject lands to private ownership in 1904. Lands within the subject lands continued to be bought and sold in good faith based on the stability of this title. (7) On September 16, 1967, the Bureau of Land Management submitted a re-survey of the subject lands for S30–T16N–R10W and two adjacent islands. The re-survey presented a new line to represent what the Bureau of Land Management surveyors believed was the contour of Lake Bistineau 155 years earlier, when Louisiana joined the Union. The Bureau of Land Management approved the re-survey on January 15, 1969. That re-survey was filed in the Federal Register (34 Fed. Reg. 2677), but the Bureau of Land Management has presented no records of further notifying all of the affected landowners of the re-survey’s effects or that the re-survey could be contested. (8) On September 27, 2013, the Bureau of Land Management responded to an inquiry by certain affected landowners to inform them that title to their property would appear to be still vested in the United States (9) There are estimated to be more than 200 acres and more than 50 residential homes on the recently disputed lands. 2. Legal Status of Re-Survey The document titled Dependent Re-Survey, Extension Survey and Survey of Two Islands, Sections 17, 29, and 30 September 6, 2016 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: The document titled "Dependent Re-Survey, Extension Survey and Survey of Two Islands, Sections 17, 29, and 30" (completed on November 24, 1967; approved on January 15, 1969; and filed in the Federal Register), relating to a plat of a survey of such sections of land, including Peggys and Hog Islands, surrounding Lake Bistineau in Louisiana, shall be void and have no legal force or effect. No future survey or re-survey of the lands that were the subject of such document undertaken by the federal government shall have any legal effect as to their title and boundaries.
Downwinders Compensation Act of 2015

To amend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act for purposes of making claims under such Act based on exposure to atmospheric nuclear testing, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Downwinders Compensation Act of 2015 2. Inclusion under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Section 4(b)(1) of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 2210 Public Law 101–426 (1) in subparagraph (B)— (A) by striking that portion of (B) by striking that consists of townships 13 through 16 at ranges 63 through 71 (2) in subparagraph (C), by inserting all acreage in any county all or part of which is located in that part 3. Denial of charitable deduction for contributions that have a prerequisite for purchasing tickets to a college sporting event (a) In general Section 170(f) (1) Contributions that have a prerequisite for purchasing tickets to a college sporting event No deduction shall be allowed under subsection (a) for any contribution that has a prerequisite for purchasing tickets to a college sporting event. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to contributions made after the date of the enactment of this Act in taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Downwinders Compensation Act of 2015 This bill amends the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to expand eligibility for restitution relating to atmospheric nuclear testing to individuals who were present, during the periods of testing, in any part of Clark County, Nevada, or any part of any county in Arizona that has a part north of the Grand Canyon. This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to eliminate the tax deduction for charitable contributions that are required to purchase a ticket to a college sporting event.
Byron Nash Renal Medullary Carcinoma Awareness Act of 2015

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide incentives for education on the risk of renal medullary carcinoma in individuals who are receiving medical assistance under such title and who have Sickle Cell Disease. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Byron Nash Renal Medullary Carcinoma Awareness Act of 2015 2. Providing incentives for education on risk of renal medullary carcinoma to individuals with Sickle Cell Disease under Medicaid (a) In general Section 1903(a)(3)(E)(ii) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396b(a)(3)(E)(ii) , renal medullary carcinoma, stroke (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to items and services furnished on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Byron Nash Renal Medullary Carcinoma Awareness Act of 2015 This bill amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to pay states 50% of their costs for providing education on the risk of renal medullary carcinoma to individuals with sickle cell disease. Renal medullary carcinoma is a rare kidney disease usually found in individuals with the sickle cell trait.
PROTECT Act of 2015

To direct the Attorney General to create a special reward program for individuals providing information leading to the apprehension and conviction of persons committing offenses under section 1030 of title 18, United States Code, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Providing Rewards for Outstanding Tips to Expose Crimes in Technology Act of 2015 PROTECT Act of 2015 2. Cybercrime reward program (a) In general The Attorney General shall establish and publicize a special reward program for individuals providing information leading to the apprehension and conviction of persons committing offenses under section 1030 of title 18, United States Code. (b) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2020 to carry out this section.

Summary: Providing Rewards for Outstanding Tips to Expose Crimes in Technology Act of 2015 or the PROTECT Act of 2015 This bill requires the Attorney General to establish and publicize a special reward program for individuals providing information leading to the apprehension and conviction of persons committing certain computer fraud and cybercrime offenses.
Timely Permitting Accessibility Act

To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 to allow certain private entities to receive expedited permits. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Timely Permitting Accessibility Act 2. Funding to process permits Section 214(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 ( 33 U.S.C. 2201 (1) in paragraph (1) by adding at the end the following: (C) Private entity The term private entity ; (2) in paragraph (2) by inserting private entity, public entity (3) in paragraph (3)— (A) by striking (3) Limitation for public-utility and natural gas companies. (3) Limitations (A) Limitation for public-utility and natural gas companies ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (B) Limitation for private entities The authority provided under paragraph (2) to a private entity shall expire on the date that is 10 years after the date of enactment of this subparagraph. ; and (4) in paragraph (5)— (A) by striking (5) GAO Study.— (5) GAO studies (A) Public-utilities and natural gas companies ; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (B) Private entities Not later than 7 years after the date of enactment of this subparagraph, the Comptroller General of the United States shall carry out a study of the implementation by the Secretary of the authority provided under paragraph (2) to private entities. .

Summary: Timely Permitting Accessibility Act This bill amends the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 to authorize the Secretary of the Army to accept and expend funds contributed by a private entity to expedite the evaluation of a permit of that entity related to a project or activity for a public purpose under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Army. A "private entity" includes a business association, a cooperative of businesses, associations, or individuals. Such authority expires 10 years after enactment of this Act. The Government Accountability Office is required, within 7 years after enactment of this Act, to carry out a study of the implementation of such authority.
Know the CBRN Terrorism Threats to Transportation Act

To require a terrorism threat assessment regarding the transportation of chemical, biological, nuclear, and radiological materials through United States land borders and within the United States, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Know the CBRN Terrorism Threats to Transportation Act 2. Terrorism threat assessment (a) In general Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Under Secretary of Intelligence and Analysis, shall conduct a terrorism threat assessment of the transportation of chemical, biological, nuclear, and radiological materials through United States land borders and within the United States. (b) Consultation In preparing the terrorism threat assessment required under subsection (a), the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis shall consult with the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration, the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the heads of other Federal departments and agencies, as appropriate, to ensure that such terrorism threat assessment is informed by current information about homeland security threats. (c) Distribution Upon completion of the terrorism threat assessment required under subsection (a), the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis shall disseminate such terrorism threat assessment to Federal partners, including the Department of Transportation and the Department of Energy, and State and local partners, including the National Network of Fusion Centers. October 20, 2015 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Know the CBRN Terrorism Threats to Transportation Act (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security, acting through the Under Secretary of Intelligence and Analysis, to conduct a terrorism threat assessment of the transportation of chemical, biological, nuclear, and radiological materials through U.S. land borders and within the United States. The Under Secretary shall disseminate such assessment to federal partners, including the Department of Transportation and the Department of Energy, and state and local partners, including the National Network of Fusion Centers.
CPI-E Act of 2015

To provide for cost-of-living increases for certain Federal benefits programs based on increases in the Consumer Price Index for the elderly. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the CPI-E Act of 2015 2. Cost-of-living increases for certain Federal benefits programs based on increases in the Consumer Price Index for the elderly Notwithstanding any other provision of law, whenever there is an increase in the Consumer Price Index for the elderly, published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the dollar amounts in effect for the payment of the following benefits, as such amounts were in effect immediately before the increase in the Consumer Price Index for the elderly, shall be increased by the same percentage as such price index was increased: (1) An annuity under the Civil Service Retirement System or the Federal Employees Retirement System. (2) Department of Veterans Affairs wartime disability compensation under section 1114 of title 38, United States Code. (3) Department of Veterans Affairs additional compensation for dependents under section 1115(1) of such title. (4) The Department of Veterans Affairs clothing allowance under section 1162 of such title. (5) Department of Veterans Affairs dependency and indemnity compensation to surviving spouse under subsections (a) through (d) of section 1311 of such title. (6) Department of Veterans Affairs dependency and indemnity compensation to children under sections 1313(a) and 1314 of such title. (7) Military retirement and survivor benefit programs, as defined in section 1461(b) of title 10, United States Code. (8) Any old-age, survivors, or disability insurance benefit under title II of the Social Security Act.

Summary: CPI-E Act of 2015 This bill bases cost-of -living increases in benefits under the Civil Service Retirement System, the Federal Employees Retirement System, military retirement and survivor benefit programs, old-age, survivors, or disability insurance benefit program, and specified veterans benefits programs on increases in the Consumer Price Index for the elderly.
Federal Prison Bureau Relief Act of 2015

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide an alternate release date for certain nonviolent offenders, to amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to the computation of the good time credit toward service of sentences of imprisonment, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Federal Prison Bureau Relief Act of 2015 2. Early release for certain nonviolent offenders (a) In general Section 3624 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by inserting at the early release date provided in subsection (g), if applicable, or otherwise A prisoner shall be released by the Bureau of Prisons (2) by adding at the end the following: (g) Early release for certain nonviolent offenders Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Bureau of Prisons, pursuant to a good time policy, shall release from confinement a prisoner who has served one-half or more of his term of imprisonment (including any consecutive term or terms of imprisonment) if that prisoner— (1) has attained the age of 45 years; (2) has never been convicted of a crime of violence; and (3) has not engaged in any violation, involving violent conduct, of institutional disciplinary regulations. . 3. Good time credit (a) In general Section 3624(b)(1) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking , beyond the time served, of up to 54 days at the end of each year of the prisoner’s term of imprisonment, beginning at the end of the first year of the term, of up to 54 days for each year of the prisoner’s sentence imposed by the court, (b) Restoration of credit Section 3624(b)(1) is amended by striking the sentence beginning Credit that has not been earned The Bureau may subsequently restore any or all credit previously denied, based on the prisoner’s maintaining good behavior as determined by the Bureau. (c) Applicability The amendments made by this section apply with respect to each prison sentence that has not been completed before the date of the enactment of this Act, except any sentence imposed before November 1, 1987.

Summary: Federal Prison Bureau Relief Act of 2015 This bill amends the federal criminal code to require the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to release early an offender who has completed at least half of his or her prison sentence if such offender has: (1) attained age 45, (2) committed no violent offenses, and (3) received no institutional disciplinary violations. The bill modifies provisions related to computation of a federal prisoner's good time credit. Specifically, it allows an eligible federal prisoner to earn a maximum good time credit of 54 days per year of the sentence imposed (instead of 54 days per year of the sentence actually served). It also permits the BOP to restore good time credit previously denied, based on a prisoner maintaining good behavior. These modifications apply to an ongoing prison sentence imposed on or after November 1, 1987.