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Guantanamo Transfer Prevention Act

To clarify that any action by the President in contravention of the restriction on transfer or release of individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, is without legal effect, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Guantanamo Transfer Prevention Act 2. Absence of legal effect of presidential action in contravention of restriction on transfer or release of individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (a) Prohibition on transfers Pursuant to section 1034 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 ( Public Law 113–66 Buck Public Law 113–291 (1) is not a United States citizen or a member of the Armed Forces of the United States; and (2) is or was held on or after January 20, 2009, at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, by the Department of Defense. (b) Treatment of executive action Any action by the President in contravention of such section 1034, as so amended, is without legal effect. 3. Prohibition on use of funds for realignment of forces at or closure of United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba No amounts authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2016 may be used— (1) to close or abandon United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; (2) to relinquish control of Guantanamo Bay to the Republic of Cuba; or (3) to implement a material modification to the Treaty Between the United States of America and Cuba signed at Washington, DC, on May 29, 1934, that constructively closes United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay.

Summary: Guantanamo Transfer Prevention Act This bill prohibits the President from using Department of Defense (DOD) funds to transfer or release to or within the United States, its territories, or possessions Khalid Sheikh Mohammed or any other detainee who is not a U.S. citizen or member of the U.S. Armed Forces and is or was held on or after January 20, 2009, at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, by DOD. Any contravening action by the President shall be without legal effect. No amounts authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for DOD for FY2016 may be used to: (1) close or abandon Guantanamo, (2) relinquish control of Guantanamo to Cuba, or (3) implement a material modification to the Treaty Between the United States of America and Cuba signed at Washington, DC, on May 29, 1934, that constructively closes Guantanamo.
Support Our Steelworkers Act of 2015

To temporarily prohibit the importation of certain iron and steel articles. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Support Our Steelworkers Act of 2015 2. Prohibition on importation of steel products For the 5-year period beginning on the 15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act, an article classified under chapter 72 or 73 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States may not enter the customs territory of the United States.

Summary: Support Our Steelworkers Act of 2015 This bill prohibits, for a specified period, the importation of certain iron and steel articles into the customs territory of the United States.
Preserving State Rights Act

To amend section 320301 of title 54, Unites States Code, to require approval of affected States before national monuments may be designated under that section, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preserving State Rights Act 2. Condition for Presidential proclamation of national monuments Section 320301 of title 54, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking The President (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), the President ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (2) Conditions Proclamations may be made under paragraph (1) only for national monuments that have been approved by the State legislature and the Governor of each State in which the national monument would be located. .

Summary: Preserving State Rights Act This bill allows a proclamation designating a national monument only for those approved by the state legislature and the governor of each state in which the national monument would be located.
To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to recoup relocation expenses paid to or on behalf of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to recoup relocation expenses paid to or on behalf of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs. 1. Authority to recoup relocation expenses paid to or on behalf of employees of Department of Veterans Affairs (a) In general Chapter 7 715. Recoupment of relocation expenses paid on behalf of employees of Department (a) Recoupment Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may direct an employee of the Department to repay the amount, or a portion of the amount, paid to or on behalf of the employee under title 5 for relocation expenses, including any expenses under section 5724 or 5724a of such title, or this title if— (1) the Secretary determines such repayment appropriate pursuant to regulations prescribed under subsection (c); and (2) before such repayment, the employee is afforded notice and an opportunity for a hearing conducted by another department or agency of the Federal Government. (b) Review A decision regarding a repayment by an employee pursuant to subsection (a)(2) is final and may not be reviewed by any department or agency or any court. (c) Regulations The Secretary shall prescribe regulations to carry out this section. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is further amended by adding at the end the following new item: 715. Recoupment of relocation expenses paid to or on behalf of employees of Department. . (c) Effective date Section 715 of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall apply with respect to an amount paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to or on behalf of an employee of the Department of Veterans Affairs for relocation expenses before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Construction Nothing in this Act or the amendments made by this Act may be construed to modify the certification issued by the Office of Personnel Management and the Office of Management and Budget regarding the performance appraisal system of the Senior Executive Service of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Summary: This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to direct a VA employee to repay all or part of the transferee relocation expenses paid to the employee if: (1) the VA determines such repayment is appropriate, and (2) the employee is afforded notice and opportunity for a hearing conducted by another federal department or agency before repayment. A decision regarding employee repayment shall be final and may not be reviewed by any department, agency, or court.
Fostering Innovation Act of 2015

To amend the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 to provide a temporary exemption for low-revenue issuers from certain auditor attestation requirements. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fostering Innovation Act of 2015 2. Temporary exemption for low-revenue issuers Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 ( 15 U.S.C. 7262 (d) Temporary exemption for low-Revenue issuers (1) Low-revenue exemption Subsection (b) shall not apply with respect to an audit report prepared for an issuer that— (A) ceased to be an emerging growth company on the last day of the fiscal year of the issuer following the fifth anniversary of the date of the first sale of common equity securities of the issuer pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933; (B) had average annual gross revenues of less than $50,000,000 as of its most recently completed fiscal year; and (C) is not a large accelerated filer. (2) Expiration of temporary exemption An issuer ceases to be eligible for the exemption described under paragraph (1) at the earliest of— (A) the last day of the fiscal year of the issuer following the tenth anniversary of the date of the first sale of common equity securities of the issuer pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933; (B) the last day of the fiscal year of the issuer during which the average annual gross revenues of the issuer exceed $50,000,000; or (C) the date on which the issuer becomes a large accelerated filer. (3) Definitions For purposes of this subsection: (A) Average annual gross revenues The term average annual gross revenues (B) Emerging growth company The term emerging growth company 15 U.S.C. 78c (C) Large accelerated filer The term large accelerated filer . May 23, 2016 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Fostering Innovation Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 with respect to the requirement that each registered public accounting firm that prepares or issues an audit report for an issuer of securities (other than an emerging growth company) shall attest to, and report on, the internal control assessment made by the issuer's management. This requirement shall not apply with respect to any audit report prepared for an issuer that: ceased to be an emerging growth company on the last day of its fiscal year following the fifth anniversary of its first sale of common equity securities, had average annual gross revenues of less than $50 million as of its most recently completed fiscal year, and is not a large accelerated filer. This temporary exemption for low-revenue issuers shall expire upon the earliest of: the last day of the issuer's fiscal year following the tenth anniversary of its first sale of common equity securities pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, the last day of the issuer's fiscal year during which the issuer's average annual gross revenues exceed $50 million, or the date upon which the issuer becomes a large accelerated filer.
Burdensome Data Collection Relief Act

To amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to repeal certain additional disclosure requirements, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Burdensome Data Collection Relief Act 2. Repeal of additional disclosure requirements Section 953(b) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ( 15 U.S.C. 781 April 19, 2016 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Burdensome Data Collection Relief Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to repeal the requirement that the Securities and Exchange Commission amend certain federal regulations about executive compensation to require each issuer of securities to disclose in any filing: (1) the median of the annual total compensation of all the issuer's employees, except the chief executive officer; (2) the annual total compensation of the chief executive officer; and (3) the ratio of the first amount to the second.
Displaced Jobs Relief Act of 2015

To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to increase the authorization of funds for trade adjustment assistance for firms. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Displaced Jobs Relief Act of 2015 2. Increased authorization for trade adjustment assistance for firms Section 255(a) of the Trade Act of 1974 ( 19 U.S.C. 2345(a) (1) by striking $16,000,000 $50,000,000 (2) by striking 2015 2016

Summary: Displaced Jobs Relief Act of 2015 This bill amends the Trade Act of 1974 to increase from $16 million to $50 million the authorization of appropriations for each of FY2016 through FY2021 to the Department of Commerce for trade adjustment assistance for firms.
To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study of, and report to the Congress on, secure gun storage or safety devices.

To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study of, and report to the Congress on, secure gun storage or safety devices. 1. GAO study of secure gun storage or safety devices (a) In general The Comptroller General of the United States (in this section referred to as the Comptroller General (b) Matters To be studied In conducting the study required by subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall examine the following: (1) The effectiveness of widely available secure gun storage or safety devices in preventing accidental and intentional firearm-related injuries and fatalities. (2) The effects of the use of widely available secure gun storage or safety devices on the utility of firearms with which they may be used. (3) The effectiveness of smart gun (4) The expected effects of the universal adoption of effective secure gun storage or safety devices and smart gun (5) The enforcement efforts of all Federal agencies concerning potential violations of section 922(z) of title 18, United States Code. (6) An estimate of the prevalence in the United States of violations of that section. (7) The expected effects of effective enforcement of that section on the rate of accidental and intentional firearm-related injuries and fatalities. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Firearm The term firearm (2) Secure gun storage or safety device The term secure gun storage or safety device (d) Consultation In conducting the study required by subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall consult with law enforcement agencies, firearm safety advocates, firearm rights advocates, and the manufacturers of smart guns (e) Report Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Congress a report that contains— (1) the results of the study required by subsection (a); and (2) any recommendations based on the study.

Summary: This bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study that examines: (1) the effectiveness of secure gun storage or safety devices, and (2) enforcement of a federal criminal code provision that prohibits a licensed gun dealer from selling or transferring a handgun without also providing a secure gun storage or safety device for the handgun. The GAO must report results and recommendations to Congress within one year of enactment.
To authorize the Secretary of Education to provide grants for education programs on the history of the treatment of Italian Americans during World War II.

To authorize the Secretary of Education to provide grants for education programs on the history of the treatment of Italian Americans during World War II. 1. Grants for education programs on the history of the treatment of Italian Americans during World War II (a) Authorization of grants (1) In general The Secretary of Education may provide grants for education programs on the history of the treatment of Italian Americans during World War II. (2) Maximum grant amount A grant awarded under this section may not exceed $50,000. (b) Use of Funds An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant funds to develop and implement public awareness education programs on the history of the treatment of Italian Americans during World War II. (c) Application To be selected to receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (d) Priority In awarding grants under subsection (a), the Secretary shall give priority to Italian American historical and cultural organizations. (e) Eligible entity defined In this section, the term eligible entity (1) Italian American historical and cultural organizations; and (2) such other entities as the Secretary determines appropriate. (f) Authorization of appropriations For grants under this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $3,000,000 for fiscal year 2017.

Summary: This bill authorizes the Department of Education to provide grants for public awareness education programs on the history of the treatment of Italian Americans during World War II. In awarding such grants, priority shall be given to Italian American historical and cultural organizations.
To apologize for the treatment of Italian Americans during World War II.

To apologize for the treatment of Italian Americans during World War II. 1. Apology for the treatment of Italian Americans during World War II (a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Over 15 million Italians have immigrated to the United States since 1852. (2) Italian immigrants have provided a culture and heritage that has enriched American life. (3) The treatment of Italian Americans during World War II was authorized by the Act of July 6, 1798 (Chapter 66 Sec. 1; 1 Stat. 577; 50 U.S.C. 21 (4) Additional authority for the treatment of Italian Americans during World War II was based on Executive Order 9066 (7 Fed. Reg. 1407) and Executive Order 9102 (7 Fed. Reg. 2165). (5) These orders required Italian-born citizens and their families to carry identification cards, face travel restrictions, and obey curfews. (6) These orders authorized the seizure of personal property. (7) 10,000 Italian Americans living on the West Coast were forced to leave their homes and were prohibited from entering coastal zones during World War II. (8) Thousands of Italian American immigrants were arrested and hundreds were interned in military camps during World War II. (9) The treatment of Italian Americans during World War II needs to be acknowledged in order to remember those whose lives were unjustly disrupted and whose freedoms were violated. (10) Acknowledging and apologizing for the treatment of Italian Americans during World War II would help repair the Italian American community and would discourage the occurrence of similar injustices and violations of civil liberties in the future. (b) Statement of Congress For these fundamental violations of the basic civil liberties and constitutional rights of Italian Americans during World War II, Congress apologizes on behalf of the Nation.

Summary: This bill declares that Congress apologizes on behalf of the nation for violations of the civil liberties and constitutional rights of Italian Americans during World War II.
Department of Veterans Affairs Emergency Medical Staffing Recruitment and Retention Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to allow the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to modify the hours of employment of physicians and physician assistants employed on a full-time basis by the Department of Veterans Affairs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Department of Veterans Affairs Emergency Medical Staffing Recruitment and Retention Act 2. Modification of hours of employment for physicians and physician assistants employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs Section 7423(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking (a) The hours (a)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), the hours (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) The Secretary may modify the hours of employment for a physician or physician assistant appointed in the Administration under any provision of this chapter on a full-time basis to be more than or less than 80 hours in a biweekly pay period if the total hours of employment for such employee in a calendar year does not exceed 2,080 hours. No physician or physician assistant may accrue overtime by reason of modified hours of employment authorized under this paragraph. . November 14, 2016 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

Summary: Department of Veterans Affairs Emergency Medical Staffing Recruitment and Retention Act (Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), upon the advanced written request of a covered physician, to modify the hours of employment for a full-time VA physician to be more than or less than 80 hours in a biweekly pay period. For purpose of determining pay, such a physician shall be deemed to have a biweekly employment schedule of 80 hours. A physician with an irregular work schedule must account for at least 2,080 employment hours (through work or use of leave or paid time off) in a calendar year.
Taiwan Naval Support Act

To direct the President to submit to Congress a time frame for the transfer of certain naval vessels to Taiwan pursuant to section 102(b) of the Naval Vessel Transfer Act of 2013, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Taiwan Naval Support Act 2. Time frame for transfer of certain naval vessels to Taiwan (a) In general Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a time frame for the transfer of naval vessels to Taiwan pursuant to section 102(b) of the Naval Vessel Transfer Act of 2013 ( Public Law 113–276 (b) Form The time frame required under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex. (c) Definition In this section, the term appropriate congressional committees Public Law 113–276

Summary: Taiwan Naval Support Act This bill directs the President to submit to Congress a time frame for the transfer of certain naval vessels to Taiwan.
HUBZone Equity Act

To ensure equal access for HUBZone designations to all tax-paying small business owners. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the HUBZone Equity Act 2. Amendment to definition of HUBZone small business concern Subparagraph (A) of section 3(p)(3) of the Small Business Act ( 15 U.S.C. 632(p)(3) or lawful permanent residents of the United States United States citizens

Summary: HUBZone Equity Act This bill amends the Small Business Act to redefine "Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) small business concern" as a small business concern that is at least 51% owned and controlled by U.S. citizens (as under current law) or lawful permanent residents of the United States.
Access to Military Service Records Act of 2015

To limit the fees charged by the National Archives and Records Administration to veterans for military service records, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Access to Military Service Records Act of 2015 2. Limitation on fees charged by the National Archives and Records Administration to veterans for military service records Section 2116 of title 44, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (d) Notwithstanding subsection (c), in the case of a military service record of an individual, the Archivist may not charge to such individual (or, if such individual is deceased, the next of kin or immediate family of such individual) more than the cost of mailing such record. .

Summary: Access to Military Service Records Act of 2015 This bill limits to the cost of mailing the fee that the National Archives and Records Administration may charge a veteran (or, if such individual is deceased, the individual's next of kin or immediate family) who requests his or her military service record.
Sports Gaming Opportunity Act of 2015

To amend chapter 178 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Sports Gaming Opportunity Act of 2015 2. Amendment Section 3704(a) of title 28, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (3) by striking or (2) in paragraph (4) by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or (3) by adding at the end the following: (5) a lottery, sweepstakes, or other betting, gambling, or wagering scheme in a State authorized by such State by an applicable statute— (A) enacted on or after January 1, 2015, and (B) as in effect not later than January 1, 2019. .

Summary: Sports Gaming Opportunity Act of 2015 Amends the federal judicial code to exempt a lottery, sweepstakes, or other betting, gambling, or wagering scheme authorized by a state by a statute enacted on or after January 1, 2015, and in effect not later than January 1, 2019, from the prohibition against a governmental entity, or a person acting pursuant to the law or compact of a governmental entity, sponsoring, operating, advertising, or promoting sports gambling.