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Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2016

To amend chapter 8 midnight rules 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2016 2. En bloc consideration of resolutions of disapproval pertaining to midnight rules (a) In general Section 801(d) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (4) In applying section 802 to rules described under paragraph (1), a joint resolution of disapproval may contain one or more such rules if the report under subsection (a)(1)(A) for each such rule was submitted during the final year of a President’s term. . (b) Text of resolving clause Section 802(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) by inserting after resolving clause of which is (except as otherwise provided in this subsection) (2) by adding at the end the following: In the case of a joint resolution under section 801(d)(4), the matter after the resolving clause of such resolution shall be as follows: That Congress disapproves the following rules: the rule submitted by the __ relating to __; and the rule submitted by the __ relating to __. Such rules shall have no force or effect. September 21, 2016 Reported from the Committee on the Judiciary September 21, 2016 The Committee on Rules

Summary: Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Congressional Review Act to allow Congress to consider a joint resolution to disapprove multiple regulations that federal agencies have submitted for congressional review within the last 60 legislative days of a session of Congress during the final year of a President's term. Congress may disapprove a group of such regulations together (i.e., "en bloc") instead of the current procedure of considering only one regulation at a time.
To provide for recreational access for floating cabins on the Tennessee River System, and for other purposes.

To provide for recreational access for floating cabins on the Tennessee River System, and for other purposes. 1. Recreational access of floating cabins on waters under the jurisdiction of the Tennessee Valley Authority (a) Recreational access permitted The Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority may approve and allow the construction and use of a floating cabin on waters under the jurisdiction of the Tennessee Valley Authority if— (1) the floating cabin is maintained by the owner to reasonable health, safety, and environmental standards, as required by the Board of Directors; and (2) the Tennessee Valley Authority has authorized the use of recreational vessels on such waters. (b) Fees The Board of Directors may levy fees on the owner of a floating cabin on waters under the jurisdiction of the Tennessee Valley Authority for purposes of ensuring compliance with subsection (a), so long as such fees are necessary and reasonable for such purposes. (c) Continued recreational use With respect to a floating cabin located on waters under the jurisdiction of the Tennessee Valley Authority on the date of enactment of this section, the Board of Directors— (1) may not require the removal of such floating cabin— (A) in the case of a floating cabin that was granted a permit by the Tennessee Valley Authority before the date of enactment of this section, for a period of 15 years beginning on such date; and (B) in the case of a floating cabin not granted a permit by the Tennessee Valley Authority before the date of enactment of this section, for a period of 5 years beginning on such date; and (2) shall approve and allow the use of the floating cabin on waters under the jurisdiction of the Tennessee Valley Authority at such time, and for such duration, as the floating cabin meets the requirements of subsection (a) and the owner of such cabin has paid any fee levied pursuant to subsection (b). (d) Definition of floating cabin In this section, the term floating cabin

Summary: This bill authorizes the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to approve and allow the construction and use of a floating cabin (a watercraft or other floating structure primarily designed and used for human habitation or occupation and not primarily designed or used for navigation or transportation on water) on TVA waters if: (1) such cabin is maintained by the owner to reasonable health, safety, and environmental standards; and (2) the TVA has authorized the use of recreational vessels on such waters. The TVA may levy necessary and reasonable fees on the owners of such cabins. The TVA may not require removal of floating cabins located on TVA waters on the date of enactment of this bill for specified periods after enactment of this bill and must allow continued use of such cabins that meet the requirements of this bill for the duration of such periods.
United States and Israel Space Cooperation Act

To provide for continuing cooperation between the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the Israel Space Agency, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the United States and Israel Space Cooperation Act 2. Findings The Congress finds that— (1) authorized in 1958, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) supports and coordinates United States Government research in aeronautics, human exploration and operations, science, and space technology; (2) established in 1983, the Israel Space Agency (ISA) supports the growth of Israel’s space industry by supporting academic research, technological innovation, and educational activities; (3) the mutual interest of the United States and Israel in space exploration affords both nations an opportunity to leverage their unique abilities to advance scientific discovery; (4) in 1996, NASA and the ISA entered into their first agreement outlining areas of mutual cooperation, which remained in force until 2005; (5) since 1996, NASA and the ISA have successfully cooperated on many space programs supporting the Global Positioning System and research related to the sun, earth science, and the environment; (6) the bond between NASA and the ISA was permanently forged on February 1, 2003, with the loss of the crew of STS–107 including Israeli Astronaut Ilan Ramon; (7) the United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2014 ( Public Law 113–296 (8) on October 13, 2015, the United States and Israel signed the Framework Agreement between the National Aeronautics and Space Administration of the United States of America and the Israel Space Agency for Cooperation in Aeronautics and the Exploration and Use of Airspace and Outer Space for Peaceful Purposes. 3. Continuing cooperation The Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration shall continue to work with the Israel Space Agency to identify and cooperatively pursue peaceful space exploration and science initiatives in areas of mutual interest.

Summary: United States and Israel Space Cooperation Act This bill directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to continue to work with the Israel Space Agency in identifying and cooperatively pursuing peaceful space exploration and science initiatives in areas of mutual interest.
Stop Targeting of Political Beliefs by the IRS Act of 2015

To prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from modifying the standard for determining whether an organization is operated exclusively for the promotion of social welfare for purposes of section 501(c)(4) 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Targeting of Political Beliefs by the IRS Act of 2015 2. Applicable standard for determinations of whether an organization is operated exclusively for the promotion of social welfare (a) In general The standard and definitions as in effect on January 1, 2010, which are used to determine whether an organization is operated exclusively for the promotion of social welfare for purposes of section 501(c)(4) section 501(c)(4) (b) Prohibition on modification of standard The Secretary of the Treasury may not (nor may any delegate of such Secretary) issue, revise, or finalize any regulation (including the proposed regulations published at 78 Fed. Reg. 71535 (November 29, 2013)), revenue ruling, or other guidance not limited to a particular taxpayer relating to the standard and definitions specified in subsection (a). (c) Application to organizations Except as provided in subsection (d), this section shall apply with respect to any organization claiming tax exempt status under section 501(c)(4) (d) Sunset This section shall not apply after December 31, 2017.

Summary: Stop Targeting of Political Beliefs by the IRS Act of 2015 Requires the Internal Revenue Service standards and definitions in effect on January 1, 2010, for determining whether an organization qualifies for tax-exempt status as an organization operated exclusively for social welfare to apply to such determinations after enactment of this Act. Prohibits the Secretary of the Treasury, or any delegate of the Secretary, from issuing, revising, or finalizing any regulation (including proposed regulations), revenue ruling, or other guidance not limited to a particular taxpayer relating to such standards and definitions. Terminates this Act after December 31, 2017.
Risk-Based Credit Examination Act

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 with respect to risk-based examinations of Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Risk-Based Credit Examination Act 2. Risk-Based Examinations of Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations Section 15E(p)(3)(B) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78o–7(p)(3)(B) , as appropriate, Each examination under subparagraph (A) shall include

Summary: Risk-Based Credit Examination Act This bill amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide the Securities and Exchange Commission's Office of Credit Ratings with discretion concerning the matters to review in its annual examinations of the management and activities of nationally recognized statistical rating organizations.
Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel Incentive Extension Act of 2016

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend biodiesel and renewable diesel incentives. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel Incentive Extension Act of 2016 2. Extension of biodiesel and renewable diesel incentives (a) Income tax credit Subsection (g) of section 40A December 31, 2016 December 31, 2018 (b) Excise tax incentives (1) In general Section 6426(c)(6) of such Code is amended by striking December 31, 2016 December 31, 2018 (2) Payments Section 6427(e)(6)(B) of such Code is amended by striking December 31, 2016 December 31, 2018 (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to fuel sold or used after December 31, 2016.

Summary: Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel Incentive Extension Act of 2016 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2018: (1) the income tax credit for biodiesel and renewable diesel used as fuel, (2) the excise tax credit for biodiesel mixtures, and (3) the payments that are equivalent to the biodiesel mixture excise tax credit.
GAO Civilian Task and Delivery Order Protest Authority Act of 2016

To strike the sunset on certain provisions relating to the authorized protest of a task or delivery order under section 4106 of title 41, United States Code. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the GAO Civilian Task and Delivery Order Protest Authority Act of 2016 2. Orders Section 4106(f) of title 41, United States Code, is amended by striking paragraph (3). September 21, 2016 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: GAO Civilian Task and Delivery Order Protest Authority Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill makes permanent the Government Accountability Office's (GAO's) authority to hear a contractor's protest regarding the issuance or proposed issuance of a civilian federal agency's task or delivery order contract for the procurement of services or property valued in excess of $10 million. (Under current law, the GAO's jurisdiction over protests relating to federal defense contracts is already permanent, but the protest authority for civilian federal agency contracts is scheduled to expire after September 30, 2016.)
Reserve Retirement Deployment Credit Correction Act of 2016

To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for retroactive calculation since the start of combat operations in Afghanistan of days of certain active duty or active service performed as a member of the Ready Reserve to reduce the eligibility age for receipt of retired pay for non-regular service. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reserve Retirement Deployment Credit Correction Act of 2016 2. Retroactive calculation since start of combat operations in Afghanistan of days of certain active duty or active service to reduce eligibility age for retirement for non-regular service (a) In general Section 12731(f)(2)(A) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking January 28, 2008 October 7, 2001 (b) Retroactive application Section 12731(f) of title 10, United States Code, relating to age and service requirements for receipt of retired pay for non-regular service, shall be deemed to have been enacted on October 7, 2001, for purposes of applying the amendment made by subsection (a).

Summary: Reserve Retirement Deployment Credit Correction Act of 2016 This bill provides for retroactive calculation as of October 7, 2001, (the start of combat operations in Afghanistan) of qualifying active duty or active service days as a member of the Ready Reserve in order to reduce the eligibility age for receipt of retired pay for non-regular service. The current calculation date is January 28, 2008.
Global War on Terrorism War Memorial Act

To authorize the Global War on Terror Memorial Foundation to establish the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial as a commemorative work in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Global War on Terrorism War Memorial Act 2. National global war on terrorism memorial (a) Authorization To establish commemorative work The Association may establish the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial as a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to commemorate and honor the members of the Armed Forces that served on active duty in support of the Global War on Terrorism. (b) Compliance with standards for Commemorative Works Act (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph 2, the establishment of the memorial under this section shall be in accordance with chapter 89 Commemorative Works Act (2) Non-applicability Subsections (b) and (c) of section 8903 of title 40, United States Code, shall not apply to this Act. (c) Use of federal funds prohibited (1) In general Federal funds may not be used to pay any expense of the establishment of the memorial under this section. (2) Responsibility of association The Association shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the memorial. (d) Deposit of excess funds If, on payment of all expenses for the establishment of the memorial (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by section 8906(b)(1) of title 40, United States Code), or on expiration of the authority for the memorial under section 8903(e) of title 40, United States Code, there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the memorial, the Association shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in section 8906(b)(3) of title 40, United States Code. 3. Definitions In this Act: (1) Association The term Association (A) organized under the laws of the State of Pennsylvania; and (B) described in section 501(c)(3) (2) District of Columbia and its environs The term District of Columbia and its environs (3) Global War on Terrorism The term Global War on Terrorism (4) Memorial The term memorial

Summary: Global War on Terrorism War Memorial Act This bill allows the Global War on Terror Memorial Foundation to establish the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial as a commemorative work on federal land in the District of Columbia to commemorate and honor the members of the Armed Forces who served on active duty in support of the Global War on Terrorism. No federal funds may be used to pay any expense to establish the memorial.
CIDER Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the taxation of hard cider. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cider Industry Deserves Equal Regulation Act CIDER Act 2. Modification of hard cider definition (a) In general Section 5041 (g) Hard cider For purposes of this section, the term hard cider (1) the carbonation level of which does not exceed 6.4 grams per liter, (2) which is derived primarily from apples, apple juice concentrate and water, pears, or pear juice concentrate and water, (3) which contains no fruit product or fruit flavoring other than apple or pear, and (4) which contains at least one-half of 1 percent and less than 8.5 percent alcohol by volume. . (b) Conforming amendment Paragraph (6) of section 5041(b) of such Code is amended by striking which is a still wine alcohol by volume (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to wine removed after December 31, 2015.

Summary: Cider Industry Deserves Equal Regulation Act or the CIDER Act  Amends the Internal Revenue to revise the definition of "hard cider," for purposes of the excise tax on distilled spirits, wines, and beer, to mean any wine: (1) the carbonation level of which does not exceed 6.4 grams per liter; (2) which is derived primarily from apples, apple juice concentrate and water, pears, or pear juice concentrate and water; (3) which contains no fruit product or fruit flavoring other than apple or pear; and (4) which contains at least one-half of 1% and less than 8.5% alcohol by volume.
Cybercrime Statistics Act

To provide for the acquisition and publication of data relating to cybercrimes against individuals, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cybercrime Statistics Act 2. National strategy, classification, and reporting on cybercrime (a) National strategy The Attorney General shall develop a national strategy to reduce the incidence of cybercrimes against individuals, coordinate investigations of cybercrimes against individuals by Federal law enforcement agencies, and increase the number of Federal prosecutions of cybercrimes against individuals. (b) Classification of cybercrimes against individuals for purposes of crime reports Pursuant to authority under section 534 of title 28, United States Code, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation shall— (1) design and create within the Uniform Crime Reports a category for offenses that constitute cybercrimes against individuals; (2) to the extent feasible, within the category established pursuant to paragraph (1), establish subcategories for each type of cybercrime against an individual which is an offense under Federal or State law; (3) classify the category established pursuant to paragraph (1) as a Part 1 crime in the Uniform Crime Reports; and (4) classify each type of cybercrime against an individual which is an offense under Federal or State law as a Group A offense for the purpose of the National Incident-Based Reporting System. (c) Annual summary The Attorney General shall publish an annual summary of the information reported in the Uniform Crime Reports and the National Incident-Based Reporting System relating to cybercrimes against individuals. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) ) The term cybercrimes against individuals (A) use of a computer need not be an element of such an offense; and (B) such term does not include the use of a computer to cause harm to a commercial entity, government agency, or any non-natural persons. (2) The term computer

Summary: Cybercrime Statistics Act This bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to develop a national strategy to reduce the incidence, coordinate federal investigations, and increase federal prosecutions of cybercrimes against individuals. The term "cybercrimes against individuals" means a crime that involves the use of a computer to cause personal harm to an individual. The Federal Bureau of Investigation must design and create a category, in the Uniform Crime Reports, for an offense that constitutes a cybercrime against individuals. DOJ must publish an annual summary of statistics related to cybercrimes against individuals.
Protecting Our Veterans From School Closures Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide veterans affected by school closures certain relief and restoration of educational benefits, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Our Veterans From School Closures Act 2. Restoration of entitlement to post-9/11 educational assistance for veterans affected by closures of educational institutions (1) Educational Assistance Section 3312 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d) Discontinuation of education due to closure of educational institution (1) In general Any payment of educational assistance described in paragraph (2) shall not— (A) be charged against any entitlement to educational assistance of the individual concerned under this chapter; or (B) be counted against the aggregate period for which section 3695 of this title limits the individual’s receipt of educational assistance under this chapter. (2) Description of payment of educational assistance Subject to paragraph (3), the payment of educational assistance described in this paragraph is the payment of such assistance to an individual for pursuit of a course or courses under this chapter if the Secretary finds that the individual— (A) was forced to discontinue such course of study pursuit as a result of a permanent or temporary closure of an educational institution; or (B) did not receive credit, or lost training time, toward completion of the program of education being pursued at the time of such closure. (3) Period for which payment not charged The period for which, by reason of this subsection, educational assistance is not charged against entitlement or counted toward the applicable aggregate period under section 3695 of this title shall not exceed the aggregate period permitted under such section. . (2) Applicability Subsection (d) of such section, as added by paragraph (1), shall apply with respect to courses and programs of education discontinued as described in paragraph (2) of such subsection after August 1, 2016. 3. Reduction in fees to match pell grant fees During the 10-year period beginning on January 1, 2017, the second sentence of subsection (c) of section 3684 of title 38, United States Code, shall be applied— (1) by substituting $5 $12 (2) by substituting $5 $15

Summary: Protecting Our Veterans From School Closures Act This bill declares that if, as a result of a permanent school closure, a veteran is forced to discontinue a course or did not receive credit, or lost training time, toward completion of the education program, Department of Veterans Affairs educational assistance payments for such discontinued course or program shall not be: (1) charged against the individual's entitlement to educational assistance, or (2) counted against the aggregate period for which such assistance may be provided. The bill applies to courses and programs of education discontinued after August 1, 2016. Certain reporting fees paid to educational institutions furnishing veterans education or training shall be reduced for the 10-year period beginning on January 1, 2017.