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Stop Punishing Innocent Taxpayers Act

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to prohibit recovery of certain overpayments through tax refund offsets and to prohibit the application of the earnings test with respect to child’s insurance benefits, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stop Punishing Innocent Taxpayers Act 2. Restriction on recovery of certain overpayments Section 204(a)(1)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 404(a)(1)(A) section 3720A of title 31, United States Code (except that recovery by such means of reduction in tax refunds or by any other means may not be used with respect to any payment to a person who had not attained the age of 18 at the time such payment was made) 3. Restriction on application of earnings test with respect to child’s insurance benefits (a) In general Section 203(f)(8) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 403(f)(8) (F) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, no deductions in benefits shall be made under subsection (b) with respect to the earnings of any individual in any month in which the individual is entitled to a child’s insurance benefit under section 202(d). . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to taxable years ending after December 31, 2015.

Summary: Stop Punishing Innocent Taxpayers Act This bill amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act with respect to overpayments to prohibit the recovery of overpayments through tax refund offsets or by any other means with respect to any overpayment to a person who had not attained the age of 18 at the time the payment was made. Reduction in Social Security benefits under the earnings test may not apply to the earnings of an individual in any month in which he or she is entitled to a child's insurance benefit.
Carry-On Freedom Act of 2015

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations with respect to the size standards certain air carriers utilize for carry-on baggage, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Carry-On Freedom Act of 2015 2. Carry-On baggage (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall issue regulations to prohibit a covered air carrier from utilizing a size standard with respect to carry-on baggage that reduces, in any manner, the size standard utilized by the carrier on June 8, 2015. (b) Definitions In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Air carrier The term air carrier (2) Covered air carrier The term covered air carrier

Summary: Carry-On Freedom Act of 2015 This bill directs the Department of Transportation to issue regulations to prohibit a air carrier charging passengers a fee for checked baggage from using a size standard for carry-on baggage that reduces the size standard used by the carrier on June 8, 2015.
To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the 7-year restriction on eligibility for widow's and widower's insurance benefits based on disability.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the 7-year restriction on eligibility for widow’s and widower’s insurance benefits based on disability. 1. Repeal of 7-Year restriction on eligibility for widow’s and widower’s insurance benefits based on disability (a) Widow’s insurance benefits (1) In general Section 202(e) of the Social Security Act 42 U.S.C. 402(e) (A) in paragraph (1)(B)(ii), by striking which began before the end of the period specified in paragraph (4) (B) in paragraph (1)(F)(ii), by striking (I) in the period specified in paragraph (4) and (II) (C) by striking paragraph (4) and by redesignating paragraphs (5) through (8) as paragraphs (4) through (7), respectively; and (D) in paragraph (4)(A)(ii) (as redesignated), by striking whichever begins the first day of the seventeenth month before the month in which her application is filed (2) Conforming amendments (A) Section 202(e)(1)(F)(i) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 402(e)(1)(F)(i) paragraph (5) paragraph (4) (B) Section 202(e)(1)(C)(ii)(III) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 402(e)(2)(C)(ii)(III) paragraph (8) paragraph (6) (C) Section 226(e)(1)(A)(i) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 426(e)(1)(A)(i) 202(e)(4), (b) Widower’s insurance benefits (1) In general Section 202(f) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 402(f) (A) in paragraph (1)(B)(ii), by striking which began before the end of the period specified in paragraph (4) (B) in paragraph (1)(F)(ii), by striking (I) in the period specified in paragraph (4) and (II) (C) by striking paragraph (4) and by redesignating paragraphs (5) through (8) as paragraphs (4) through (7), respectively; and (D) in paragraph (4)(A)(ii) (as redesignated), by striking whichever begins the first day of the seventeenth month before the month in which his application is filed (2) Conforming amendments (A) Section 202(f)(1)(F)(i) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 402(f)(1)(F)(i) paragraph (5) paragraph (4) (B) Section 202(f)(1)(C)(ii)(III) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 402(f)(2)(C)(ii)(III) paragraph (8) paragraph (6) (C) Section 226(e)(1)(A)(i) of such Act (as amended by subsection (a)(2)) is further amended by striking 202(f)(1)(B)(ii), and 202(f)(4) and 202(f)(1)(B)(ii) (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to benefits for months after December 2015 for which applications are filed or pending on or after January 1, 2016.

Summary: Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to repeal the seven-year restriction on eligibility for widow's and widower's insurance benefits based on disability.
TIGER CUBS Act

Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2015 for the TIGER discretionary grant program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery for Cities Underfunded Because of Size Act of 2015 TIGER CUBS Act 2. Supplemental appropriation for TIGER grants The following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for fiscal year 2015: Department of Transportation Office of the Secretary National Infrastructure Investments For an additional amount for National Infrastructure Investments Public Law 113–235 Provided Provided further Provided further Provided further

Summary: Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery for Cities Underfunded Because of Size Act of 2015 or TIGER CUBS Act This bill provides $500 million in supplemental FY2015 appropriations to the Department of Transportation for national infrastructure investments under a competitive grant program commonly known as the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) program. At least $100 million of the funds must be used for projects located in cities with populations between 10,000 and 50,000. The funding provided by this bill is designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. This funding is only available if the President designates the amounts as an emergency and submits the designation to Congress.
To amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate the two-year waiting period for divorced spouse's benefits following the divorce.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate the two-year waiting period for divorced spouse’s benefits following the divorce. 1. Exemption from two-year waiting period for divorced spouse’s benefits following the divorce in cases of prior receipt of spouse’s benefits (a) Wife’s insurance benefits Section 202(b)(4)(A) of the Social Security Act 42 U.S.C. 402(b)(4)(A) divorced wife— shall be entitled divorced wife meets the requirements of subparagraphs (A) through (D) of paragraph (1), shall be entitled (b) Husband’s insurance benefits Section 202(c)(4)(A) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 402(c)(4)(A) divorced husband— shall be entitled divorced husband meets the requirements of subparagraphs (A) through (D) of paragraph (1), shall be entitled (c) Exemption from deductions on account of work Section 203(b)(2) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 403(b)(2) (1) by striking (2)(A) Except as the benefit to which (2) In any case in which any of the other persons referred to in paragraph (1)(B) are entitled to monthly benefits as a divorced spouse under subsection (b) or (c) of section 202 for any month, the benefit to which (2) by striking subparagraph (B). 2. Effective date The amendments made by section 1 shall apply with respect to benefits for months after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to eliminate the two-year waiting period following a divorce for a divorced spouse to become entitled to a spouse's OASDI benefits.
To amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide for full benefits for disabled widows and widowers without regard to age.

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide for full benefits for disabled widows and widowers without regard to age. 1. Full benefits for disabled widows and widowers without regard to age (a) Eligibility for widow’s insurance benefits Section 202(e) of the Social Security Act 42 U.S.C. 402(e) (1) in paragraph (1)(B)(ii), by striking has attained age 50 but has not attained age 60 and (2) in paragraph (3)(A), by striking after attaining age 50 if she was entitled before such marriage occurred after having been entitled (3) in paragraph (3)(B), by striking after attaining age 50 (b) Eligibility for widower’s insurance benefits Section 202(f) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 402(f) (1) in paragraph (1)(B)(ii), by striking has attained age 50 but has not attained age 60 and (2) in paragraph (3)(A), by striking after attaining age 50 if he was entitled before such marriage occurred after having been entitled (3) in paragraph (3)(B), by striking after attaining age 50 2. Exemption from reductions in benefits Section 202(q) of the Social Security Act 42 U.S.C. 402(q) (1) in paragraph (3)(A), by striking age 50 age 60 (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (12) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, there shall be no reduction under this subsection in the widow’s or widower’s insurance benefit of an individual for any month in which such individual is under a disability (as defined in section 223(d)); and none of the provisions of this subsection shall apply with respect to such benefit even though such benefit may have been so reduced prior to the onset of such disability. . 3. Effective date and redetermination of benefits The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to monthly insurance benefits payable under title II of the Social Security Act

Summary: Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to provide for full benefits for disabled widows and widowers without regard to age or any previous reduction in OASDI benefits. Declares that there shall be no reduction in the widow's or widower's insurance benefit of an individual for any month in which such individual is under a disability.
Karl Hoerig Foreign Aid Suspension Act

To suspend United States assistance to Brazil until such time as Brazil amends its laws to remove the prohibition on extradition of nationals of Brazil to other countries. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Karl Hoerig Foreign Aid Suspension Act 2. Suspension of United States assistance to Brazil until Brazil amends its laws to remove the prohibition on extradition of nationals of Brazil to other countries (a) Suspension of assistance Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no funds made available to any Federal department or agency may be used to provide assistance to Brazil until the President determines and certifies to Congress that the Government of Brazil has amended its laws to remove the prohibition on extradition of nationals of Brazil to other countries. (b) Waiver The President may waive the application of subsection (a) on a case-by-case basis if the President determines and certifies to Congress that is in the national interests of the United States to do so. (c) Effective date This Act takes effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and applies with respect to funds made available to any Federal department or agency for any fiscal year after fiscal year 2015.

Summary: Karl Hoerig Foreign Aid Suspension Act Prohibits assistance to Brazil until the President certifies to Congress that the government of Brazil has removed the prohibition on extradition of Brazilian nationals to other countries. Authorizes the President to waive such prohibition on a case-by-case basis if in the U.S. national interest.
End Immuity for Brazilian Criminals Act

To suspend the issuance of visas to nationals of Brazil until such time as Brazil amends its laws to remove the prohibition on extradition of nationals of Brazil to other countries. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the End Immuity for Brazilian Criminals Act 2. Suspension of visas for Brazilians until Brazil amends its laws to remove the prohibition on extradition of nationals of Brazil to other countries (a) Suspension of visa issuance Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no immigrant or nonimmigrant visa may be issued to a citizen, subject, national, or resident of Brazil until the President of the United States determines and certifies to the Congress that the Government of Brazil has amended its laws to remove the prohibition on extradition of nationals of Brazil to other countries. (b) Waiver The President may waive the application of subsection (a) on a case-by-case basis if the President determines and certifies to the Congress that it is in the national interests of the United States to do so. (c) Effect of unauthorized issuance Any visa issued in violation of this subsection shall be null and void.

Summary: End Immuity for Brazilian Criminals Act Prohibits the issuance of a visa to a citizen, subject, national, or resident of Brazil until the President certifies to Congress that the government of Brazil has removed the prohibition on extradition of Brazilian nationals to other countries. Authorizes the President to waive such prohibition on a case-by-case basis if in the U.S. national interest.
Cross-Border Rail Security Act of 2015

To require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to submit a report on cross-border rail security, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cross-Border Rail Security Act of 2015 2. Cross-border rail security (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report on the following: (1) The number of shipments entering the United States by rail annually that are determined to be high-risk by the Commissioner. (2) Specific details on the status of radiation detection units, by type, at each rail crossing on the northern and southern land borders as of such date of enactment. (3) An assessment of whether additional radiation detection equipment is necessary to ensure that all such high-risk cross-border rail shipments are examined with appropriate equipment. (4) A plan for ensuring that all relevant CBP personnel receive adequate training and guidance on the proper use of CBP’s Automated Targeting System for such high-risk cross-border rail shipments, the use of appropriate radiation detection equipment for examination of such high-risk cross-border rail shipments, and requirements for recording examination results. (b) GAO audit The Comptroller General of the United States shall periodically audit U.S. Customs and Border Protection operations at rail crossings on the northern and southern international borders to ensure rail shipments are targeted, examined, and the results of such examinations properly documented. July 28, 2015 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Cross-Border Rail Security Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill directs the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to report to Congress on: the number of high-risk rail shipments annually entering the United States; the status of radiation detection units at each rail crossing on the northern and southern land borders of the United States; an assessment of whether additional radiation detection equipment is necessary to ensure that all high-risk cross-border rail shipments are examined with appropriate equipment; and a plan for ensuring that all relevant CBP personnel receive adequate training and guidance on the proper use of CBP's Automated Targeting System for such shipments, the use of appropriate radiation detection equipment for shipment examination, and requirements for recording examination results. The General Accountability Office shall periodically audit CBP operations at rail crossings on such borders to ensure that rail shipments are targeted and examined and that the examination results are properly documented.
East Rosebud Wild and Scenic Rivers Act

To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain segments of East Rosebud Creek in Carbon County, Montana, as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the East Rosebud Wild and Scenic Rivers Act 2. Findings; purpose (a) Findings Congress finds that— (1) East Rosebud Creek is cherished by the people of Montana and visitors from across the United States for its clean water, spectacular natural setting, and outstanding recreational opportunities; (2) recreational activities, including fishing, hunting, camping, paddling, hiking, rock climbing, and wildlife watching, on East Rosebud Creek and the surrounding land generate millions of dollars annually for the local economy; (3) East Rosebud Creek— (A) is a national treasure; (B) possesses outstandingly remarkable values; and (C) merits the high level of protection afforded by the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1271 et seq. (4) designation of select public land segments of East Rosebud Creek under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1271 et seq. (b) Purpose The purpose of this Act is to designate East Rosebud Creek in the State of Montana as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System to preserve and protect for present and future generations the outstandingly remarkable scenic, recreational, and geologic values of the Creek. 3. Designation of wild and scenic river segments (a) In general Section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1274(a) (213) East rosebud creek, montana The portions of East Rosebud Creek in the State of Montana, consisting of— (A) the 13-mile segment exclusively on public lands within the Custer National Forest from the source in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness downstream to the point at which the Creek enters East Rosebud Lake, including the stream reach between Twin Outlets Lake and Fossil Lake, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture as a wild river; and (B) the 7-mile segment exclusively on public lands within the Custer National Forest from immediately below, but not including, the outlet of East Rosebud Lake downstream to the point at which the Creek enters private property for the first time, to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture as a recreational river. . (b) Adjacent management (1) In general Nothing in the paragraph added to section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1274(a) (2) Outside activities The fact that an activity or use can be seen or heard within the boundary of the river segment designated by the paragraph added to section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1274(a)

Summary: East Rosebud Wild and Scenic Rivers Act Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate specified river segments of the East Rosebud Creek in Montana as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
Capital Access for Small Business Banks Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify S corporation shareholder and preferred stock rules with respect to banks. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Capital Access for Small Business Banks Act 2. S corporation banks permitted to have 500 shareholders (a) In general Section 1361(c) (7) Bank shareholder limit In the case of a bank (as defined in section 581) or a depository institution holding company (as defined in section 3(w)(1) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1813(w)(1) 500 shareholders 100 shareholders . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2015. 3. Bank issuance of preferred stock permitted (a) In General Section 1361 (h) Treatment of Qualified Preferred Bank Stock (1) In general Qualified preferred bank stock shall not be taken into account as outstanding stock of the S corporation for purposes of this subchapter (other than section 1368(g)). (2) Qualified preferred bank stock For purposes of this subsection, the term qualified preferred bank stock (A) is issued by a bank (as defined in section 581) or a depository institution holding company (as defined in section 3(w)(1) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1813(w)(1) (B) meets the requirements of subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of section 1504(a)(4). . (b) Distributions includible in shareholder gross income and deductible by S corporation Section 1368 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (g) Qualified preferred bank stock If a shareholder receives a distribution (not in part or full payment in exchange for stock) from an S corporation with respect to any qualified preferred bank stock (as defined in section 1361(h)), the amount of such distribution— (1) shall be includible in gross income of the shareholder, and (2) shall be deductible by the corporation for the taxable year of such corporation in which or with which ends the taxable year in which such amount is included in the gross income of the shareholder. . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2015.

Summary: Capital Access for Small Business Banks Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a bank or a depository institution holding company which is an S corporation to: (1) have 500 shareholders (the current limit is 100 shareholders), and (2) issue qualified preferred bank stock. The bill makes a distribution of qualified preferred bank stock to a shareholder includible in the gross income of the shareholder and allows the bank or holding company to deduct the amount of such distribution.