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Correct the Safety Analysis Act

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to make certain changes in the implementation of the Compliance, Safety, Accountability program of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Correct the Safety Analysis Act 2. Compliance, Safety, Accountability program (a) Use of crash information in determining motor carrier safety risk In determining the safety risk of a motor carrier under the Compliance, Safety, Accountability program, the Secretary of Transportation may attribute a crash to a motor carrier only if the Secretary determines that the carrier could have prevented the crash. (b) Use of safety data (1) In general In carrying out the CSA program, and to prevent the misuse and misinterpretation of data by public entities, the Secretary— (A) shall use the safety data of a motor carrier developed under the program solely for internal purposes of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, including allocating resources to conduct audits and inspections of motor carriers; and (B) may not make the scores available to the public. (2) Safety fitness information Paragraph (1) may not be construed to affect the responsibility of the Secretary under section 31144(a)(3) of title 49, United States Code, to make final safety fitness determinations readily available to the public. (c) Compliance, Safety, Accountability program defined In this section, the term Compliance, Safety, Accountability program CSA program

Summary: Correct the Safety Analysis Act This bill permits the Department of Transportation (DOT), in determining the safety risk of a motor carrier under the Compliance, Safety, Accountability program, to attribute a crash to a motor carrier only if it determines that the carrier could have prevented the crash. DOT: (1) shall use the safety data of a motor carrier developed under the program solely for internal purposes of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, including allocating resources to conduct audits and inspections of motor carriers; and (2) may not make the scores available to the public.
Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program Enhancement Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an exclusion for assistance provided to participants in certain veterinary student loan repayment or forgiveness programs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program Enhancement Act 2. Exclusion for assistance provided to participants in certain veterinary student loan repayment or forgiveness programs (a) In general Paragraph (4) of section 108(f) (1) by striking or such Act, (2) by striking the period at the end and inserting , under section 1415A of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 ( 7 U.S.C. 3151a (3) by striking state other (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts received by an individual in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2015.

Summary: Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program Enhancement Act Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from gross income payments under the federal veterinary medicine loan repayment program or any other state loan repayment or forgiveness program that is intended to provide for increased access to veterinary services in such state.
Commemorative Coins Reform Act of 2015

To prohibit the payment of surcharges for commemorative coin programs to private organizations or entities, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Commemorative Coins Reform Act of 2015 2. Prohibition on payment of surcharges to non-Federal entities Section 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (f) Prohibition on payment of surcharges to organizations outside of the Federal Government (1) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no surcharges collected with respect to the sale of any numismatic item may be paid to any organization outside of the Federal Government, other than with respect to the costs of producing and selling such item. (2) Payment of costs Surcharges collected in connection with the sale of any numismatic item shall be used to recover all numismatic operation and program costs allocable to the program under which such numismatic item is produced and sold. (3) Excess deposited into Treasury Amounts of surcharges collected in excess of the amounts described in paragraph (2) shall be transferred by the Fund to the general fund of the Treasury for the purpose of deficit reduction. . 3. Applicability Subsection (f) of section 5134, United States Code, as amended by this Act, shall apply with respect to any commemorative coin program established or numismatic item produced pursuant to an Act enacted on or after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Commemorative Coins Reform Act of 2015 This bill prohibits surcharges generated by the sale of any numismatic item or commemorative coin program from being paid to a non-federal organization, except with respect to sales and production costs. Surcharges must be used to recover all numismatic operation and program costs allocable to the program under which a numismatic item is produced and sold. Any excess surcharges must be transferred to the general fund of the Treasury for deficit reduction purposes.
Prevention of Executive Amnesty Act of 2015

To prohibit the use of funds to implement the immigration policies set forth in the memoranda issued by the Secretary of Homeland Security on November 20, 2014, or the memoranda issued by the President on November 21, 2014, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Prevention of Executive Amnesty Act of 2015 2. Prohibition on use of funds None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available, including any funds or fees collected or otherwise made available for expenditure, by any Act, or otherwise available to the Secretary of Homeland Security, for any fiscal year may be used to implement, administer, carry out, or enforce the policies in any of the following: (1) The memoranda issued by the Secretary of Homeland Security on November 20, 2014, on any of the following subjects: (A) Southern border and approaches campaign. (B) Policies for the apprehension, detention, and removal of undocumented immigrants. (C) Secure Communities. (D) Personnel reform for Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. (E) Exercising prosecutorial discretion with respect to individuals who came to the United States as children and with respect to certain individuals who are the parents of U.S. citizens or permanent residents. (F) Expansion of the Provisional Waiver Program. (G) Policies supporting U.S. high skilled businesses and workers. (H) Families of U.S. Armed Forces members and enlistees. (I) Directive to provide consistency regarding advanced parole. (J) Policies to promote and increase access to U.S. citizenship. (2) The memoranda issued by the President on November 21, 2014, on any of the following subjects: (A) Creating welcoming communities and fully integrating immigrants and refugees. (B) Modernizing and streamlining the U.S. immigrant visa system for the 21st century. (3) Any substantially similar memorandum issued after November 21, 2014.

Summary: Prevention of Executive Amnesty Act of 2015 This bill prohibits funds appropriated or otherwise made available, including any otherwise available to the Secretary of Homeland Security for any fiscal year from being used to implement or enforce specified immigration-related policies in: the memoranda issued by the Secretary on November 20, 2014, which includes prosecutorial discretion regarding individuals who came to the United States as children and regarding certain individuals who are the parents of U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and expansion of the provisional waiver program; the memoranda issued by the President on November 21, 2014, which includes modernizing and streamlining the U.S. immigrant visa system for the 21st century; and any substantially similar memorandum issued after November 21, 2014.
Medical Practice Freedom Act of 2015

To prohibit conditioning health care provider licensure on participation in a health plan or the meaningful use of electronic health records. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medical Practice Freedom Act of 2015 2. Health care provider licensure cannot be conditioned on participation in a health plan or the meaningful use of electronic health records (a) In general The Secretary of Health and Human Services and any State (as a condition of receiving Federal financial participation under title XIX of the Social Security Act) may not require any health care provider, as a condition of licensure of the provider in any State— (1) to participate in any health plan; or (2) to comply with any requirements relating to the meaningful use of electronic health records (including under part 170 of title 45, Code of Federal Regulations). (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Health plan The term health plan 42 U.S.C. 1320d(5) 42 U.S.C. 18051 42 U.S.C. 18042 42 U.S.C. 18053 42 U.S.C. 18054 (2) Health care provider The term health care provider (3) State The term State

Summary: Medical Practice Freedom Act of 2015 This bill prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services or any state from requiring a health care provider, as a condition of the provider's licensure, to participate in a health plan or comply with requirements for meaningful use of electronic health records.
POW Accountability Act

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to review the list of veterans designated as former prisoners of war, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the POW Accountability Act 2. Review of lists of former prisoners of war (a) Review of lists of prisoners of war The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall review the VA POW list and the DOD POW list to identify any discrepancies in such lists. (b) Inspector General review of process The Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall review the process by which the Secretary determines that a veteran is a former prisoner of war, including whether the Secretary is following guidelines established by the Secretary to determine that a veteran is a former prisoner of war. (c) Report Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to Congress a report on the VA POW list, including the following: (1) Any discrepancies, by period of conflict, in the number of prisoners of war included on the VA POW list and the DOD POW list. (2) With respect to veterans included on the VA POW list who are not included on the DOD POW list, information regarding how such determinations were made, including what types of evidence were used, in a manner that does not personally identify such veterans. (3) The results of the review of the Inspector General under subsection (b), without change. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) The term DOD POW list (2) The term VA POW list

Summary: POW Accountability Act Requires: (1) the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to review the VA POW list and the Department of Defense POW list to identify any discrepancies in them, and (2) the VA Inspector General to review the process by which the VA determines that a veteran is a former prisoner of war. Requires the VA to report to Congress on the VA POW list, including information on such discrepancies and the results of the Inspector General's review.
Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2015

To encourage spectrum licensees to make unused spectrum available for use by rural and smaller carriers in order to expand wireless coverage. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2015 2. Extension of licenses Section 307 of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 307 (g) Extension of licenses (1) Definitions (A) In general For purposes of this subsection— (i) the term rural area (I) an area described in clause (i) or (ii) of section 343(a)(13)(A) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1991(a)(13)(A) (II) a city, town, or incorporated area that has a population of greater than 20,000 inhabitants; and (ii) the term small carrier (B) Calculation of number of employees For purposes of subparagraph (A)(ii), the number of employees of a carrier shall be determined in accordance with section 121.106 of title 13, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor thereto. (2) Establishment of program Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of the Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2015 (3) Extension of license term Any carrier that receives a license under this section and participates in the program established under paragraph (2) shall receive a 3-year extension of the license granted under this section. .

Summary: Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2015 Directs the Federal Communications Commission to establish a program under which a wireless carrier receiving a license under specified provisions of the Communications Act of 1934 may partition or disaggregate the license in order to make unused spectrum available to small carriers or carriers to serve certain rural areas. Defines "small carrier" as a carrier with not more than 1,500 employees as calculated under regulatory standards used by the Small Business Administration to determine the number of individuals employed by a business concern on a full-time, part-time, or other basis. Provides carriers receiving such licenses and participating in the program with a three-year extension of licenses granted under this Act.
Adoption Promotion Act of 2015

To amend title X of the Public Health Service Act with respect to adoption and other pregnancy options counseling. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Adoption Promotion Act of 2015 2. Adoption and other pregnancy options counseling Title X of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300a–1 1009. Adoption and other pregnancy options counseling (a) Inclusion of adoption counseling The Secretary shall ensure that any pregnancy options counseling funded under this title includes adoption counseling. (b) Qualified counselors The Secretary shall ensure that any pregnancy options counseling funded under this title is provided by individuals who— (1) are licensed social workers or counselors in the States in which they practice; and (2) have knowledge and experience in adoption practice. (c) Training Any training provided to an individual under section 1003 shall include training on the adoption process. (d) Research (1) In general Research funded under section 1004 shall include— (A) the collection of data on the number of pregnancy tests administered to individuals served by programs under this title and the results of those tests; and (B) the evaluation of the quality, consistency, and outcomes of pregnancy options counseling funded under this title. (2) Rule of construction Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to authorize the collection of personally identifiable information. .

Summary: Adoption Promotion Act of 2015 Amends the Public Health Service Act (PHSA) to direct the Department of Health and Human Services to ensure that pregnancy options counseling funded through training grants for family planning service program personnel includes adoption counseling and is provided by licensed social workers or counselors who have knowledge and experience in adoption practice. Requires that family planning service program training include training on the adoption process. Requires research related to family planning and population funded under the PHSA to include: (1) the collection of data on the number of pregnancy tests administered to individuals served by family planning service programs and the results of those tests; and (2) the evaluation of the quality, consistency, and outcomes of pregnancy options counseling.
DRIVE Act

To reduce the number of nonessential vehicles purchased and leased by the Federal Government, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Domestic Reduction In Vehicle Expenditure Act DRIVE Act 2. Reduction of the number of nonessential vehicles purchased and leased by the Federal Government (a) Review of nonessential vehicle purchase The Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in consultation with the head of the relevant Executive agency, shall complete each of the following: (1) Determine the total dollar amount obligated by each Executive agency to purchase civilian vehicles in fiscal year 2010. (2) Determine the total dollar amount obligated by each Executive agency to lease civilian vehicles in fiscal year 2010. (3) Determine the total number of civilian vehicles purchased by each Executive agency in fiscal year 2010. (4) Determine the total number of civilian vehicles leased by each Executive agency in fiscal year 2010. (5) Determine the total dollar amount that would be 20 percent less than the dollar amount determined under paragraphs (1) and (2) for each Executive agency. (b) Reduction of nonessential vehicle purchase For each of fiscal years 2016 through 2020, each Executive agency may not obligate more than the dollar amount determined under subsection (a)(5) for the Executive agency to purchase or lease civilian vehicles. (c) Sharing The Administrator of General Services shall ensure that an Executive agency may share excess or unused vehicles with another Executive agency that may need temporary or long-term use of additional vehicles through the Federal Fleet Management System. (d) National security exception The limits on the purchase and procurement of vehicles under this section shall not apply to the purchase or procurement of any vehicle that has been determined by the President to be essential for reasons of national security. (e) Definitions In this section: (1) Civilian vehicle The term civilian vehicle (2) Executive agency The term Executive agency

Summary: Domestic Reduction In Vehicle Expenditure Act or the DRIVE Act Requires the Office of Management and Budget to determine: (1) the total number of civilian vehicles purchased and leased by each executive agency in FY2010, (2) the total dollar amount obligated by each executive agency to purchase and to lease civilian vehicles in FY2010, and (3) the amount that would be 20% less than such total dollar amount. Prohibits each executive agency from obligating more than the reduced dollar amount for FY2010 to purchase and lease civilian vehicles in each of FY2016-FY2020. Exempts the purchase or procurement of any vehicle determined by the President to be essential for reasons of national security. Requires the General Services Administration to ensure that agencies may share excess or unused vehicles for temporary or long-term use through the Federal Fleet Management System.
Be Open Act

To repeal a requirement that new employees of certain employers be automatically enrolled in the employer’s health benefits plan. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Better Enrollment Options Protect Employee Needs Be Open Act 2. Repeal Section 18A of the Fair Labor Standards Act ( 29 U.S.C. 218a

Summary: Better Enrollment Options Protect Employee Needs Act or the Be Open Act This bill amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to repeal the requirement that employers with more than 200 full-time employees that offer enrollment in one or more health benefits plans automatically enroll all new full-time employees in one of those plans.
Empowering Our Veterans Act of 2015

To prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from obligating or expending funds for alternative energy generation projects unless specifically authorized by law, and for other purposes. 1. Short title; findings (a) Short title This Act may be cited as the Empowering Our Veterans Act of 2015 (b) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The primary responsibility of the Department of Veterans Affairs is to provide the best possible medical care to wounded veterans. (2) Since 2009, the Department has expended at least $420,000,000 on solar and wind renewable energy projects at facilities of the Department. (3) The wind power generation projects at facilities of the Department have been full of costly delays and expensive overages, thereby wasting millions of taxpayers’ dollars and distracting the Department from accomplishing its primary responsibility. (4) The current disability claims backlog and appointment wait times are an unacceptable national disgrace. (5) The Department should use all required resources to ensure that all qualified veterans receive the best medical care available. 2. Congressional approval of alternative energy generation projects of Department of Veterans Affairs (a) Approval required No funds may be appropriated for any fiscal year, and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs may not obligate or expend funds, for any alternative energy generation project unless funds for that project have been specifically authorized by law. (b) Transfer The Secretary shall transfer all unobligated funds appropriated to the Secretary before the date of the enactment of this Act for an alternative energy generation project to the Medical Services (c) Alternative energy generation project defined In this section, the term alternative energy generation project

Summary: Empowering Our Veterans Act of 2015 Prohibits the appropriation of funds, or the obligation or expenditure of funds by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), for any VA alternative energy generation project unless the funds for such project have been specifically authorized by law. Directs the VA to transfer all unobligated funds that were appropriated to it before this Act's enactment for an alternative energy generation project to the VA's account funding veterans' medical care.
Quarterly Financial Report Reauthorization Act

To extend by 15 years the authority of the Secretary of Commerce to conduct the quarterly financial report program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Quarterly Financial Report Reauthorization Act 2. Extension of authority for Secretary of Commerce to conduct quarterly financial report program Section 4(b) of the Act entitled An Act to amend title 13, United States Code, to transfer responsibility for the quarterly financial report from the Federal Trade Commission to the Secretary of Commerce, and for other purposes Public Law 97–454 13 U.S.C. 91 2015 2030 July 29, 2015 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: This bill extends the authority of the Department of Commerce to conduct the quarterly financial report program through September 30, 2030, under which Commerce collects and publishes quarterly financial statistics of business operations, organization, practices, management, and relation to other businesses, including data on sales, expenses, assets, liabilities, and other measures of financial condition. (Sec. 3) Commerce must conduct and report to specified congressional committees on a review of the data security procedures of the Bureau of the Census. Such report shall: identify all Bureau information systems that contain sensitive information; describe any actions carried out by Commerce or the Bureau to secure sensitive information since the data breaches of Office of Personnel Management systems were announced in 2015; identify any known data breaches of Bureau information systems that contain sensitive information; and identify whether the Bureau stores any information that, if combined with other information, would comprise classified information.