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Train Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the amount and duration of scholarships under the Department of Veterans Affairs Employee Incentive Scholarship Program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Train Act 2. Duration and amount of scholarships under Department of Veterans Affairs Employee Incentive Scholarship Program (a) Duration of scholarship (1) Agreement Section 7672(e)(1)(A) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking three four (2) Period of payment Subsection (c)(2) of section 7673 of such title is amended by striking three four (b) Amount of scholarship Subsection (b)(1) of such section 7673 is amended by striking $10,000 $25,000 (c) Application (1) In general The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to individuals who first enroll in the Department of Veterans Affairs Employee Incentive Scholarship Program under subchapter VI of chapter 76 (2) Special rule for current participants An individual who is enrolled in such program as of the day before the date of the enactment of this Act may elect to be covered by the amendments made by this section with respect to a quarter, semester, or term, as applicable, commencing on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Train Act This bill revises the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employee incentive scholarship program to increase: (1) the scholarship program from one to four years, (2) the required term of a graduate's full-time VA health service to up to four years, and (3) the maximum scholarship for a full-time student to $25,000 per year. An individual who is enrolled in the program as of the day before the enactment of this Act may elect to be covered by this Act with respect to a quarter, semester, or term commencing on or after enactment.
Retain Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the eligibility of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs to participate in the Education Debt Reduction Program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Retain Act 2. Expansion of eligibility to participate in Education Debt Reduction Program Subsection (a) of section 7682 of title 38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (a) Eligibility (1) An individual is eligible to participate in the Education Debt Reduction Program if the individual— (A) (i) is an employee in the Veterans Health Administration serving in a position (as determined by the Secretary) providing direct-patient care services or services incident to direct-patient care services for which recruitment or retention of qualified health-care personnel (as so determined) is difficult; or (ii) is an employee in the Veterans Health Administration not covered by clause (i) serving in a position specified in section 7401 of this title; and (B) owes any amount of principal or interest under a loan, the proceeds of which were used by or on behalf of that individual to pay costs relating to a course of education or training which led to a degree that qualified the individual for the position referred to in clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A). (2) In selecting individuals to participate in the Education Debt Reduction Program, the Secretary shall give priority to individuals described in paragraph (1)(A)(i). .

Summary: Retain Act This bill expands the eligibility of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees to participate in the education debt reduction program. The VA must give participation priority to employees providing direct-patient care services or services incident to direct-patient care services for which recruitment or retention of qualified health-care personnel is difficult.
To require the Secretary of Education to verify that individuals have made a commitment to serve in the Armed Forces or in public service, or otherwise are a borrower on an eligible loan which has been submitted to a guaranty agency for default aversion or is already in default, before such individuals obtain a consolidation loan.

To require the Secretary of Education to verify that individuals have made a commitment to serve in the Armed Forces or in public service, or otherwise are a borrower on an eligible loan which has been submitted to a guaranty agency for default aversion or is already in default, before such individuals obtain a consolidation loan. 1. Required verification Section 428C of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1078–3 (1) in subsection (a)(3)(B)(i)(V)(aa), by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following: in a case in which the Secretary verifies that the individual is currently eligible for income contingent repayment or income-based repayment and that the loan(s) in question have been submitted to the guaranty agency for default aversion or if the loan is already in default (2) in subsection (a)(3)(B)(i)(V)(bb), by inserting before the semicolon the following: in a case in which the Secretary verifies with documentation that the individual is, at the time of the application, employed in a public service job, as that term is defined in section 455(m)(3) (3) in subsection (a)(3)(B)(i)(V)(cc), by inserting before the period at the end the following: in a case in which the Secretary verifies that the individual is a member of a regular or reserve component of the Armed Forces by contacting the Secretary of the military department or the Secretary of Homeland Security, as the case may be, having jurisdiction over the Armed Force in which the individual claims to be a member (4) in subsection (b)(5), by inserting after the second sentence the following: In addition, the Secretary shall not offer any loans offered under this paragraph unless the Secretary has received verification described in subsection (a)(3)(B)(i)(V) (aa)–(cc), as applicable.

Summary: This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965, with respect to eligibility for consolidation loans, to require verification of a borrower's status by the Department of Education in the following cases: for obtaining income-contingent or -based repayment, and only if the loan has been submitted to the guaranty agency for default aversion or where the loan is already in default; for the purposes of using the public service loan forgiveness program; or for the purpose of using the no accrual of interest benefit for active duty service members.
Tibetan Refugee Assistance Act of 2015

To provide for the admission to the United States of certain Tibetans. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tibetan Refugee Assistance Act of 2015 2. Transition for displaced Tibetans (a) In general Notwithstanding the numerical limitations specified in sections 201 and 202 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151 and 1152), there shall be made available to qualified displaced Tibetans described in subsection (b) of this section 3,000 immigrant visas in the 3-fiscal-year period beginning with fiscal year 2016. (b) Qualified displaced Tibetan described (1) In general An individual is a qualified displaced Tibetan if such individual is an individual who— (A) is a native of Tibet; and (B) since before the date of the enactment of this Act, has been continuously residing in India or Nepal. (2) Native of Tibet described For purposes of subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1), an individual shall be considered to be a native of Tibet if such individual was born in Tibet or is the son, daughter, grandson, or granddaughter of an individual born in Tibet. (c) Distribution of visa numbers The Secretary of State shall ensure that immigrant visas provided under subsection (a) are made available to qualified displaced Tibetans described in subsection (b) (or described in subsection (d) as the spouse or child of such a qualified displaced Tibetan) in an equitable manner, giving preference to those qualified displaced Tibetans who are not resettled in India or Nepal or who are most likely to be resettled successfully in the United States. (d) Derivative status for spouses and children A spouse or child (as defined in subparagraph (A), (B), (C), (D), or (E) of section 101(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(b)(1)

Summary: Tibetan Refugee Assistance Act of 2015 Makes 3,000 immigrant visas available in FY2016-FY2018 for individuals who were born in Tibet and have been continuously residing in India or Nepal prior to the date of the enactment of this Act. Considers an individual to be a native of Tibet if such individual was born in Tibet or is the son, daughter, grandson, or granddaughter of an individual born in Tibet. Provides derivative status for accompanying/following spouses and children.
Promoting Tourism to Enhance our Economy Act of 2015

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to encourage Canadian tourism to the United States. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Promoting Tourism to Enhance our Economy Act of 2015 2. Encouraging Canadian tourism to the United States Section 214 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1184 (s) Canadian retirees (1) In general The Secretary of Homeland Security may admit as a visitor for pleasure as described in section 101(a)(15)(B) any alien for a period not to exceed 240 days, if the alien demonstrates, to the satisfaction of the Secretary, that the alien— (A) is a citizen of Canada; (B) is at least 55 years of age; (C) maintains a residence in Canada; (D) owns a residence in the United States or has signed a rental agreement for accommodations in the United States for the duration of the alien’s stay in the United States; (E) is not inadmissible under section 212; (F) is not described in any ground of deportability under section 237; (G) will not engage in employment or labor for hire in the United States; and (H) will not seek any form of assistance or benefit described in section 403(a) of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 ( 8 U.S.C. 1613(a) (2) Spouse The spouse of an alien described in paragraph (1) may be admitted under the same terms as the principal alien if the spouse satisfies the requirements of paragraph (1), other than subparagraphs (B) and (D). (3) Immigrant intent In determining eligibility for admission under this subsection, maintenance of a residence in the United States shall not be considered evidence of intent by the alien to abandon the alien’s residence in Canada. (4) Period of admission During any single 365-day period, an alien may be admitted as described in section 101(a)(15)(B) pursuant to this subsection for a period not to exceed 240 days, beginning on the date of admission. Periods of time spent outside the United States during such 240-day period shall not toll the expiration of such 240-day period. (5) Non-resident alien tax status An alien admitted pursuant to this subsection shall be treated as a nonresident alien for purposes the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (other than subtitle B thereof). .

Summary: Promoting Tourism to Enhance our Economy Act of 2015 Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to admit into the United States as a visitor for pleasure a qualifying Canadian citizen over 55 years old and spouse (who is not required to be over 55 years old) for a period not to exceed 240 days if the person maintains a Canadian residence and owns a U.S. residence or has rented a U.S. accommodation for the duration of such stay. Requires such visitor also to be not inadmissible or described in any ground of deportability, and requires him or her not to: (1) engage in employment or labor for hire in the United States, or (2) seek any form of assistance or benefit under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996.
To block any action from being taken to finalize or give effect to a certain proposed rule governing the Federal child support enforcement program.

To block any action from being taken to finalize or give effect to a certain proposed rule governing the Federal child support enforcement program. 1. Prohibition on taking any action to finalize or give effect to certain proposed rule governing the Federal child support enforcement program Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Health and Human Services may not take any action to finalize, implement, enforce, or otherwise give effect to the proposed rule, entitled Flexibility, Efficiency, and Modernization in Child Support Enforcement Programs

Summary: This bill prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services from taking any action to finalize, implement, enforce, or otherwise give effect to the proposed rule entitled "Flexibility, Efficiency, and Modernization in Child Support Enforcement Programs" or any proposal set forth in the proposed rule.
To clarify the scope of eligible water resources projects under the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 and the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014, and for other purposes.

To clarify the scope of eligible water resources projects under the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 and the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014, and for other purposes. 1. Clarification of scope of eligible water resources projects For purposes of sections 105, 203, and 905 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 ( 33 U.S.C. 2215 33 U.S.C. 2282d water resources project water resources development project

Summary: Defines "water resources project" and "water resources development project" to include water supply and environmental infrastructure projects, including projects designed to reclaim or reuse municipal wastewater or impaired surface or groundwater, for purposes of specified provisions of: (1) the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 concerning feasibility studies and feasibility reports for water resources projects, and (2) the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 concerning the annual Report to Congress on Future Water Resources Development.
Prohibiting Taxpayer-Funded Monuments to Members of Congress Act

To prohibit certain real property from being named after a sitting Member of Congress. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Prohibiting Taxpayer-Funded Monuments to Members of Congress Act 2. Prohibition on naming certain real property after Member of Congress (a) Prohibition Real property under the jurisdiction of the Federal Government, or constructed using Federal funds, shall not be named after, or otherwise officially identified by the name of, any individual who is a Member of Congress at the time the property is so named or identified. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) The term Member of Congress (2) The term real property (c) Application of section The prohibition in this section shall apply only with respect to real property named after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Prohibiting Taxpayer-Funded Monuments to Members of Congress Act Prohibits any real property under the jurisdiction of the federal government or constructed using federal funds from being named after, or otherwise officially identified by the name of, any Member of Congress.
Veterans' Survivors Claims Processing Automation Act of 2015

To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to adjudicate and pay survivor’s benefits without requiring the filing of a formal claim, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans' Survivors Claims Processing Automation Act of 2015 2. Expedited payment of survivor's benefits (a) In general Section 5101(a)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking A specific (A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), a specific (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (B) (i) The Secretary may pay benefits under chapters 13 and 15 and sections 2302, 2307, and 5121 of this title to a survivor of a veteran who has not filed a formal claim if the Secretary determines that the record contains sufficient evidence to establish the entitlement of the survivor to such benefits. (ii) For purposes of this subparagraph and section 5110 of this title, the date on which a survivor of a veteran notifies the Secretary of the death of the veteran shall be treated as the date of the receipt of the survivor's application for benefits described in clause (i). . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to claims for benefits based on a death occurring on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Veterans' Survivors Claims Processing Automation Act of 2015 This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to pay burial and funeral expenses, accrued benefits, dependency and indemnity compensation, and non-service connected disability or death pension amounts to a survivor of a veteran who has not filed a formal claim if the VA determines that the record contains sufficient evidence to establish the survivor's entitlement to such benefits.
REPAY Supplies Act of 2015

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the above-the-line deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers and to allow Head Start teachers the same above-the-line deduction for supplies as is allowed to elementary and secondary school teachers. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reimburse Educators who Pay for Academic Year Supplies Act of 2015 REPAY Supplies Act of 2015 2. Deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers (a) Deduction made permanent Section 62(a)(2)(D) In the case of taxable years beginning during 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, or 2014 The deductions (b) Head Start Teachers Allowed Above-the-Line Deduction for Supplies Section 62(d)(1) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) Head start teachers The term eligible educator 42 U.S.C. 9831 et seq. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2014.

Summary: Reimburse Educators who Pay for Academic Year Supplies Act of 2015 or the REPAY Supplies Act of 2015 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) make permanent the deduction from gross income (above-the-line deduction) for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers, and (2) allow such deduction to an individual who is a teacher or aide under a Head Start program for at least 700 hours during a school year.
Insurance Rate Transparency Act

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to require certain health insurance premium increase information submitted to the Secretary of Health and Human Services be disclosed to Congress. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Insurance Rate Transparency Act 2. Disclosure to Congress of certain health insurance premium increase information Section 2794(b) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300gg–94(b) (3) Reports to Congress In the case of any information (including justification) relating to premium increases that is submitted for the 2016 plan year or a subsequent plan year to the Secretary pursuant to subsection (a) or this subsection, not later than 30 days after the date of receipt of such information (or, in the case of information submitted before the date of the enactment of this paragraph for the plan year 2016, not later than 30 days after such date of enactment), the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Finance and on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate a report containing such information presented according to the following categories of health care consumers: (A) A category representing self-only coverage for a single, nonsmoking male who is 30 years of age. (B) A category representing self-only coverage for a single, smoking male who is 30 years of age. (C) A category representing self-only coverage for a single, nonsmoking female who is 30 years of age. (D) A category representing self-only coverage for a single, smoking female who is 30 years of age. (E) A category representing family coverage for a family of four, including two parents who are each 40 years of age. (F) A category representing family coverage for a couple consisting of two individuals who are each 55 years of age. .

Summary: Insurance Rate Transparency Act This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Department of Health and Human Services to report to Congress within 30 days of receiving information on health insurance premium increases for the 2016 plan year on the increase with information presented according to specified categories of consumers (e.g., single, non-smoking male who is 30 years of age).
Tanning Tax Repeal Act of 2015

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on indoor tanning services. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tanning Tax Repeal Act of 2015 2. Repeal of excise tax on indoor tanning services (a) In general Subtitle D of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking chapter 49 and by striking the item relating to such chapter in the table of chapters of such subtitle. (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to services performed after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Tanning Tax Repeal Act of 2015 Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the 10% excise tax on indoor tanning services.