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Fairness for Fallen Officers Act of 2015

To expand benefits to the families of public safety officers who suffer fatal climate-related injuries sustained in the line of duty and proximately resulting in death. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fairness for Fallen Officers Act of 2015 2. Benefits for families of public safety officers who suffer fatal climate-related injuries Section 1201 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 3796 (1) in subsection (b), by inserting or climate-related injury (as defined in subsection (l)) personal injury (2) in subsection (k)— (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking or vascular rupture vascular rupture, or climate-related injury (B) in paragraph (1)(A), by inserting exposure to extreme environmental conditions, disaster relief, (C) in paragraph (2), by striking or vascular rupture vascular rupture, or climate-related injury (D) in paragraph (3), by striking or vascular rupture vascular rupture, or climate-related injury (E) in the flush text following paragraph (3), by striking or vascular rupture vascular rupture, or climate-related injury (3) by amending subsection (l) to read as follows: (l) For purposes of subsection (k)— (1) the term climate-related injury (2) the term nonroutine stressful or strenuous physical .

Summary: Fairness for Fallen Officers Act of 2015 Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include a climate-related injury (including hypothermia, heatstroke, and hyperthermia) sustained by a public safety officer who engaged in a situation involving exposure to extreme environmental conditions while on duty as a personal injury for which death benefits or benefits for permanent and total disability shall be provided.
A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs community based outpatient clinic in Newark, Ohio, as the Daniel L. Kinnard Department of Veterans Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic.

To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs community based outpatient clinic in Newark, Ohio, as the Daniel L. Kinnard Department of Veterans Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic. 1. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Daniel L. Kinnard was born on October 21, 1949, in Mount Vernon, Ohio. (2) While residing in Newark, Ohio, Daniel L. Kinnard enlisted in the Army at Fort Hayes, Ohio, on November 14, 1966, and served as a Specialist Fourth Class in the 101st Airborne Division. (3) Specialist Kinnard was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Parachutist Badge, Sharpshooter Badge with Rifle Bar, Bronze Star for Valor, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, and the Combat Medical Badge. (4) Specialist Kinnard’s citation for the Bronze Star said, For heroism in combat against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam on 17 February 1968. Specialist Four Kinnard distinguished himself while attached as a medic on a combat operation near Quang Tri, Republic of Vietnam. The point platoon made contact with enemy positions in a hedgerow and two of the point men were seriously wounded. Without hesitation, Specialist Kinnard rushed through the heavy volume of enemy fire to reach the wounded men. With complete disregard for his own personal safety, Specialist Kinnard remained exposed to enemy fire while he treated the wounded men. Once he administered first aid to the wounded, Specialist Kinnard organized their evacuation under fire. His personal bravery and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and United States Army. (5) Specialist Kinnard was killed in action on March 9, 1968, while rendering aid to his fellow paratroopers. 2. Daniel L. Kinnard Department of Veterans Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic (a) Designation The community based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs located in Newark, Ohio, shall after the date of the enactment of this Act be known and designated as the Daniel L. Kinnard Department of Veterans Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic (b) References Any reference in any law, regulation, map, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the community based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Daniel L. Kinnard Department of Veterans Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic.

Summary: Designates the Department of Veterans Affairs community based outpatient clinic in Newark, Ohio, as the "Daniel L. Kinnard Department of Veterans Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic."
SALTS Act

To amend the Controlled Substances Act relating to controlled substance analogues. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Synthetic Abuse and Labeling of Toxic Substances Act of 2015 SALTS Act 2. Controlled substance analogues Section 203 of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 813 (1) by striking A controlled (a) In general (2) by adding at the end the following: (b) Determination In determining whether a controlled substance analogue was intended for human consumption under subsection (a), evidence related to the following factors may be considered, along with all other relevant evidence: (1) The marketing, advertising, and labeling of the substance. (2) The known efficacy or usefulness of the substance for the marketed, advertised, or labeled purpose. (3) The difference between the price at which the substance is sold and the price at which the substance it is purported to be or advertised as is normally sold. (4) The diversion of the substance from legitimate channels and the clandestine importation, manufacture, or distribution of the substance. (5) Whether the defendant knew or should have known the substance was intended to be consumed by injection, inhalation, ingestion, or any other immediate means. (c) Limitation For purposes of this section, the existence of evidence that a substance was not marketed, advertised, or labeled for human consumption shall not preclude the Government from establishing, based on all the evidence, that the substance was intended for human consumption. .

Summary: Synthetic Abuse and Labeling of Toxic Substances Act of 2015 or the SALTS Act Amends the Controlled Substances Act to authorize evidence related to the following factors to be considered in determining whether a controlled substance analogue was intended for human consumption: the marketing, advertising, and labeling of the substance; the known efficacy or usefulness of the substance for the marketed, advertised, or labeled purpose; the difference between the price at which the substance is sold and the price at which the substance it is purported to be or advertised as is normally sold; the diversion of the substance from legitimate channels and the clandestine importation, manufacture, or distribution of the substance; and whether the defendant knew or should have known that the substance was intended to be consumed by injection, inhalation, ingestion, or any other immediate means. Declares that the existence of evidence that a substance was not marketed, advertised, or labeled for human consumption shall not preclude the government from establishing, based on all the evidence, that the substance was intended for human consumption.
A bill to remove the use restrictions on certain land transferred to Rockingham County, Virginia, and for other purposes.

To remove the use restrictions on certain land transferred to Rockingham County, Virginia, and for other purposes. 1. Removal of use restriction Public Law 101–479 (104 Stat. 1158) is amended to read as follows: 1. Removal of use restriction (a) In general Notwithstanding any restrictions in the deed in existence on or after the date of enactment of this Act, the parcel comprised of approximately 3.03 acres of land (including any improvements to the land) transferred by the United States to Rockingham County, Virginia (referred to in this section as the County (b) Documentation As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary of the Interior shall take such actions as are necessary to issue to the County a fee simple deed to the land described in subsection (a) with no restrictions to the use of the land. .

Summary: Amends federal law authorizing Rockingham County, Virginia, to use specified land transferred by the United States for a child care center to remove that use restriction.
Freedom from Discrimination in Credit Act of 2015

To amend the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to prohibit discrimination on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Freedom from Discrimination in Credit Act of 2015 2. Prohibition against discrimination on account of sexual orientation or gender identity Subsection (a)(1) of section 701 of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1691 on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex or marital status, , actual or perceived, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status, 3. Definitions Section 702 of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1691a (1) by striking subsections (f) and (g); and (2) by inserting after subsection (e) the following new subsections: (f) The term gender identity (g) The term person (h) The term sexual orientation (i) Any reference to any requirement imposed under this title or any provision of this title shall be deemed to include a reference to the regulations of the Bureau under this title or the provision of this title in question. .

Summary: Freedom from Discrimination in Credit Act of 2015 Amends the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to expand the categories of prohibited discrimination when extending credit to include discrimination on account of sexual orientation or gender identity. (Currently, such discrimination in credit is prohibited only on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex or marital status, or age.) Provides for such Act to apply whether the basis for certain prohibited forms of discrimination is actual or perceived. Defines: (1) "gender identity" as the gender-related identity, appearance, or mannerisms or other gender-related characteristics of an individual with or without regard to the individual's designated sex at birth; (2) "person" as a natural person, corporation, government or governmental subdivision or agency, trust, estate, partnership, cooperative, or association; and (3) "sexual orientation" as homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality.
Therapeutic Hemp 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 Therapeutic Hemp Medical Access Act of 2015 2. Exclusion of cannabidiol and cannabidiol-rich plants from definition of marihuana (a) In general Section 102(16) of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 802(16) (1) by striking or the sterilized seed the sterilized seed (2) by inserting before the period at the end the following: , cannabidiol, or cannabidiol-rich plants (b) Definitions Section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 802 (57) (A) The term cannabidiol-rich plant (B) A cannabidiol-rich plant shall not be treated as a controlled substance under this Act. (58) (A) The term cannabidiol (B) Cannabidiol shall not be treated as a controlled substance under this Act. (59) The term tetrahydrocannabinol con­cen­tra­tion (A) the percent of the delta-9 te­tra­hy­dro­can­nabinol content per dry weight of any part of the plant Cannabis sativa L. or per volume of weight of marihuana product; or (B) the combined percent of the delta-9 tet­ra­hy­dro­can­nab­i­nol and tet­ra­hy­dro­can­nab­i­nol­ic acid in any part of the plant Cannabis sativa L., regardless of moisture content. . 3. Rule of construction Nothing in this Act, or the amendments made by this Act, shall be construed to 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.

Summary: Therapeutic Hemp Medical Access Act of 2015 Amends the Controlled Substances Act 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 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 0.3% on a dry weight basis; (2) "cannabidiol" to mean the substance cannabidiol, as derived from a cannabidiol-rich plant; and (3) "tetrahydrocannabinol concentration" to mean the percent of the delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol content per dry weight of any part of the plant Cannabis sativa L. or per volume of weight of marihuana product, or the combined percent of the delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol and tetrahydrocannabinolic acid in any part of the plant Cannabis sativa L., regardless of moisture content. Declares that nothing in this Act shall be construed to restrict any activities related to the use, production, or distribution of marihuana in a state in which such activities are legal under state law.
Small HyDRO Act of 2015

To amend the Federal Power Act to provide licensing procedures for certain types of projects. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Small Hydropower Dependable Regulatory Order Act of 2015 Small HyDRO Act of 2015 2. Licensing procedures for certain types of projects Part I of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 792 et seq. 34. Licensing procedures for certain types of projects (a) Definition of covered project In this section, the term covered project (1) that does not alter the existing flowrate of the body of water the project is on; and (2) (A) that has a power production capacity that is not more than 5 megawatts; or (B) to power a nonpowered dam. (b) Special category of license Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, a license with respect to a covered project shall only be issued in accordance with this section. (c) Application An applicant for a license for a covered project under this section shall submit to the Commission an application for a license in such form and manner and requiring such information as the Commission may require. (d) Rebuttable presumption In deciding whether to issue any license for a covered project under this section, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that the license be issued. (e) Environmental compliance For purposes of issuing a license under this section, if there is a conflict between any environmental analysis prepared by the Commission under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. (f) Term of license The term of a license for a covered project issued under this section shall be 10 years. (g) Deadline for issuance Not later than 180 days after the date on which the Commission receives an application for a license for a covered project under subsection (c), the Commission shall— (1) approve the license and issue the license; or (2) disapprove the license. .

Summary: Small Hydropower Dependable Regulatory Order Act of 2015 or the Small HyDRO Act of 2015 This bill amends the Federal Power Act to prescribe the licensing procedures for a project that: (1) does not alter the existing flowrate of the body of water the project is on, and (2) either has a power production capacity not exceeding 5 megawatts or is used to power a nonpowered dam. The bill establishes a rebuttable presumption that a license shall be issued following application. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) shall resolve any conflict over environmental analyses that may arise between it and any other federal or state agency. Licenses shall be issued for a term of 10 years. FERC must approve or disapprove a license application within 180 days of its receipt.
A bill to permanently authorize the special immigrant nonminister religious worker program.

To permanently authorize the special immigrant nonminister religious worker program. 1. Special immigrant nonminister religious worker program Section 101(a)(27)(C)(ii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(27)(C)(ii) (1) in subclause (I), by striking the comma at the end and inserting a semicolon; (2) by striking before September 30, 2015, (3) in subclause (II), by striking , or ; or

Summary: Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make the special immigrant non-minister religious worker program permanent.
Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2015

To amend the Controlled Substances Act to exclude industrial hemp from the definition of marihuana, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2015 2. Exclusion of industrial hemp from definition of marihuana Section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 802 (1) in paragraph (16)— (A) by striking (16) The (16)(A) The (B) by adding at the end the following: (B) The term marihuana ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (57) The term industrial hemp . 3. Industrial hemp determination by States Section 201 of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 811 (i) Industrial hemp determination If a person grows or processes Cannabis sativa L. for purposes of making industrial hemp in accordance with State law, the Cannabis sativa L. shall be deemed to meet the concentration limitation under section 102(57), unless the Attorney General determines that the State law is not reasonably calculated to comply with section 102(57). .

Summary: Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2015 Amends the Controlled Substances Act to exclude industrial hemp from the definition of "marihuana." Defines "industrial hemp" to mean the plant Cannabis sativa L. and any part of such plant, whether growing or not, with a delta-nine tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis. Deems Cannabis sativa L. to meet that concentration limit if a person grows or processes it for purposes of making industrial hemp in accordance with state law, unless the Attorney General determines that the state law is not reasonably calculated to comply with such definition.
A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study and issue a report that quantifies the energy savings benefits of operational efficiency programs and services for commercial, institutional, industrial, and governmental entities.

To require the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study and issue a report that quantifies the energy savings benefits of operational efficiency programs and services for commercial, institutional, industrial, and governmental entities. 1. Study and report on energy savings benefits of operational efficiency programs and services (a) Definition of operational efficiency programs and services In this section, the term operational efficiency programs and services (b) Study and report Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall conduct a study and issue a report that quantifies the energy savings benefits of operational efficiency programs and services for commercial, institutional, industrial, and governmental entities, including Federal agencies. (c) Measurement and verification of energy savings The report required under this section shall recommend methodologies or protocols for utilities, utility regulators, and Federal agencies to evaluate, measure, and verify energy savings from operational efficiency programs and services.

Summary: This bill requires the Department of Energy to study and issue a report that quantifies the energy savings benefits of operational efficiency programs and services for commercial, institutional, industrial, and governmental entities, including federal agencies. Those programs and services use information and communications technologies to operate buildings and equipment in the optimum manner at the optimum times. The report must recommend methodologies or protocols for utilities, utility regulators, and federal agencies to evaluate, measure, and verify energy savings from operational efficiency programs and services.
A bill to require the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to maintain a project to improve hurricane forecasting, and for other purposes.

To require the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to maintain a project to improve hurricane forecasting, and for other purposes. 1. Hurricane forecast improvement project (a) In general The Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, in collaboration with the American weather industry and such academic entities as the Administrator considers appropriate, shall maintain a project to improve hurricane forecasting. (b) Goal The goal of the project maintained under subsection (a) shall be to develop and extend accurate hurricane forecasts and warnings in order to reduce loss of life, injury, and damage to the economy, with a focus on— (1) improving the prediction of rapid intensification and track of hurricanes; (2) improving the forecast and communication of storm surges from hurricanes; and (3) incorporating risk communication research to create more effective watch and warning products. (c) Project plan Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator, acting through the Director of the National Weather Service and in consultation with the Assistant Administrator for Oceanic and Atmospheric Research and the Assistant Administrator for the National Ocean Service, shall develop a plan for the project maintained under subsection (a) that details the specific research, development, and technology transfer activities, as well as corresponding resources and timelines, necessary to achieve the goal set forth in subsection (b).

Summary: This bill requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to maintain a project to improve hurricane forecasting. The project's goal is to develop and extend accurate hurricane forecasts and warnings in order to reduce loss of life, injury, and damage to the economy, with a focus on: (1) improving the prediction of rapid intensification and track of hurricanes, (2) improving the forecast and communication of storm surges from hurricanes, and (3) incorporating risk communication research to create more effective watch and warning products. The National Weather Service must develop a plan for that project that details the specific research, development, and technology transfer activities, as well as corresponding resources and timelines, necessary to achieve that goal.
A bill to clarify that nonprofit organizations such as Habitat for Humanity can accept donated mortgage appraisals, and for other purposes.

To clarify that nonprofit organizations such as Habitat for Humanity can accept donated mortgage appraisals, and for other purposes. 1. Exemption from Truth in Lending Act Section 129E(i)(2) of the Truth in Lending Act is amended— (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively; (2) by striking For purposes of (A) In general (3) by adding at the end the following: (B) Rule of construction related to appraisal donations In the case of an appraisal for which the appraiser voluntarily does not receive a fee, the appraiser is not, and shall not be construed to be, with respect to the donated appraisal, a fee appraiser for purposes of this section. .

Summary: Amends the Truth in Lending Act with respect to the compensation of fee appraisers to state that, in the case of an appraisal for which the appraiser voluntarily does not receive a fee, the appraiser is not, and shall not be construed to be, with respect to the donated appraisal, a fee appraiser subject to appraisal independence requirements.