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HIP Act

To delay and suspend implementation of a comprehensive care for joint replacement (CJR) payment model for episode-based payment for lower extremity joint replacement (LEJR) under the Medicare program in a budget neutral manner. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Healthy Inpatient Procedures Act of 2016 HIP Act 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Patient choice has a uniquely positive influence in achieving quality, responsiveness, effectiveness, and efficiency of health care services. (2) The implementation of a Medicare payment model for comprehensive care for joint replacement (CJR) represents a significant change to the health care delivery system which could have a negative impact on patient choice, access, and quality. (3) Patients with higher-cost complex surgeries (such as hip fractures and ankle replacement procedures) or who suffer from multiple chronic conditions may especially be at risk in the implementation of that model. (4) The implementation of that model beginning April 1, 2016, provides physicians, hospitals, and post-acute providers with inadequate time to prepare for this abrupt shift in payment for these high-volume procedures and the changes in care delivery that they require. 3. Delay and suspension of implementation of a comprehensive care for joint replacement (CJR) Medicare payment model for lower extremity joint replacement (LEJR) in a budget neutral manner (a) In general The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall not implement (and shall suspend any further implementation of) before January 1, 2018, the testing of a Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Model (CJR) (described in the rule published in the Federal Register on November 24, 2015 (80 Fed. Reg. 73274–73554)) to be conducted under section 1115A of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1315a (b) Construction Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect the authority of the Secretary to require the participation of providers of services, suppliers, and beneficiaries in the testing or expansion of any other innovative payment and service delivery model under section 1115A of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1315a (c) Offsetting additional expenditures through reductions in amounts appropriated to the Prevention and Public Health Trust Fund Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the amount otherwise appropriated to the Prevention and Public Health Trust Fund under section 4002(b) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300u–11(b) (1) for fiscal year 2017 is reduced (and rescinded) by $180,000,000 (or $185,000,000 if this Act is enacted before July 1, 2016); and (2) for fiscal year 2018 is reduced (and rescinded) by $50,000,000.

Summary: Healthy Inpatient Procedures Act of 2016 or the HIP Act This bill delays and suspends implementation of Medicare's Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Model, which tests episode-based payment and quality measurement for care associated with hip and knee replacements. The bill also reduces and rescinds specified FY2017 and FY2018 funding that was appropriated for the Prevention and Public Health Trust Fund.
SAFE Act of 2016

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to revise certain accreditation requirements applied under the Medicare program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Strengthening Accreditation For Everyone Act of 2016 SAFE Act of 2016 2. Revision of certain Medicare accreditation requirements Section 1865 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395bb (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking the American Osteopathic Association or any other national a national (B) by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows: (2) In making such a finding, with respect to a national accreditation body, the Secretary shall consider whether the accreditation program of such national accreditation body provides reasonable assurance, when taken as a whole, that the requirements are equivalent to or exceed the purposes of the conditions of participation applicable to the provider entity for which the accreditation body has made a request for a finding under paragraph (1). The Secretary may consider the standards for accreditation and survey procedures relevant to the purposes of the conditions of participation, and additional factors such as the ability of the accreditation body to provide adequate resources for conducting required surveys and supplying information for use in enforcement activities, its monitoring procedures for provider entities found out of compliance with the conditions, and the ability of the accreditation body to provide the Secretary with necessary data for validation surveys. ; and (2) in subsection (b), by striking the American Osteopathic Association, or any other national accreditation body any national accreditation body

Summary: Strengthening Accreditation For Everyone Act of 2016 or the SAFE Act of 2016 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to revise the factors that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must consider with respect to determining whether certain national accreditation demonstrates a provider's compliance with applicable requirements of the Medicare program.
Supporting America's Innovators Act of 2016

To amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 to expand the investor limitation for qualifying venture capital funds under an exemption from the definition of an investment company. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting America’s Innovators Act of 2016 2. Investor limitation for qualifying venture capital funds Section 3(c)(1) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 ( 15 U.S.C. 80a–3(c)(1) (1) by inserting after one hundred persons (or, with respect to a qualifying venture capital fund, 250 persons) (2) by adding at the end the following: (C) The term qualifying venture capital fund 15 U.S.C. 80b–3(l)(1) . July 5, 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: Supporting America's Innovators Act of 2016 This bill amends the Investment Company Act of 1940 to exempt from its coverage any issuer whose outstanding securities with respect to a qualifying venture capital fund (other than short-term paper) are beneficially owned by not more than 250 persons. The bill defines "qualifying venture capital fund" as one with no more than $10 million (annually adjusted for inflation) in invested capital.
To extend the declaration of nonnavigability in perpetuity for Rivercenter, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

To extend the declaration of nonnavigability in perpetuity for Rivercenter, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 1. Declaration of nonnavigability for Rivercenter, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Section 38(c) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1988 ( 33 U.S.C. 59j–1(c) (1) by striking (except 30 years from such date of enactment, in the case of the area or any part thereof described in subsection (a)(5)) (2) by adding at the end the following: Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, the declaration of nonnavigability for the area described in subsection (a)(5), or any part thereof, shall not expire.

Summary: This bill amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1988 to provide that the declaration of nonnavigability for the Rivercenter portion of the Delaware River, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, shall not expire (currently the declaration of nonnavigability for that area expires on November 17, 2018).
Preserving Jobs in the Oilfield Act of 2015

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to ensure that on-duty time does not include waiting time at a natural gas or oil well site for certain commercial motor vehicle operators, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preserving Jobs in the Oilfield Act of 2015 2. Waiting time exception (a) In general The Secretary of Transportation shall ensure that the exception described in section 395.1(d)(2) of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to on-duty time not including waiting time at a natural gas or oil well site) applies to covered operators, except that the exception shall apply to such operators without regard to whether such operators have received special training or operate vehicles specially constructed to service wells. (b) Covered operator defined In this section, the term covered operator

Summary: Preserving Jobs in the Oilfield Act of 2015 Directs the Secretary of Transportation to ensure that, with respect to maximum hours of service for drivers, on-duty time does not include waiting time at a natural gas or oil well site for operators of commercial motor vehicles transporting supplies, equipment, or materials, including sand or water, to or from a natural gas or oil well site. Applies this exclusion without regard to whether operators have received special training or operate vehicles specially constructed to service wells.
United States - Israel Cybersecurity Cooperation Act

To authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish the United States – Israel Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the United States – Israel Cybersecurity Cooperation Act 2. United States – Israel Cybersecurity Center of Excellence The Secretary of Homeland Security is authorized to establish a joint United States – Israel Cybersecurity Center of Excellence based in the United States and Israel to leverage the experience, knowledge, and expertise of institutions of higher education (as such term is defined in subsection (a) or (b) of section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001 42 U.S.C. 5195c Public Law 107–56 (1) promote joint research and development; (2) share best practices and access to American and Israeli innovation; and (3) strengthen the partnership between the United States and Israeli academic and research institutions, private sector entities, and government entities. 3. Annual innovation prize The Secretary of Homeland Security is authorized to carry out a program in cooperation with the United States – Israel Cybersecurity Center of Excellence under section 2 to award an annual competitive prize to stimulate innovation that has the potential to advance the mission of the Center of Excellence.

Summary: United States - Israel Cybersecurity Cooperation Act This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish a joint United States-Israel Cybersecurity Center of Excellence based in the United States and Israel to leverage the experience, knowledge, and expertise of institutions of higher education, the private sector, and government entities in cybersecurity and protection of critical infrastructure. The center may promote joint research and development, share best practices and access to American and Israeli innovation, and strengthen partnerships between the United States and Israeli entities. DHS may carry out a program to award an annual competitive prize to stimulate innovation to advance the center's mission.
Sustainable Water Supplies Act

To determine the feasibility of additional agreements for long-term use of existing or expanded non-Federal storage and conveyance facilities to augment Federal water supply, ecosystem, and operational flexibility benefits in certain areas, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Sustainable Water Supplies Act 2. Pilot program In order to determine the feasibility of agreements for long-term use of existing or expanded non-Federal storage and conveyance facilities to augment Federal water supply, ecosystem, and operational flexibility benefits, not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall enter into cooperative agreements with non-Federal entities to provide replacement water supplies for drought relief for Central Valley Project contractors, units of the National Wildlife Refuge System, State wildlife areas, and private wetland areas. Agreements under this section shall— (1) include the purchase of storage capacity in non-Federal facilities from willing sellers; and (2) provide reimbursement for the temporary use of available capacity in existing above-ground, off-stream storage, and associated conveyance facilities owned by local water agencies. 3. Report Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior shall complete a report on the feasibility of the agreements described in section 2 for long-term use of existing or expanded non-Federal storage and conveyance facilities to augment Federal water supply, ecosystem, and operational flexibility benefits. The report shall be made available to the Chief of the National Wildlife Refuge System and Central Valley Project contractors.

Summary: Sustainable Water Supplies Act This bill directs the Department of the Interior: (1) in order to determine the feasibility of agreements for long-term use of existing or expanded non-federal storage and conveyance facilities to augment federal water supply, ecosystem, and operational flexibility benefits, to enter into cooperative agreements with non-federal entities to provide replacement water supplies for drought relief for Central Valley Project contractors, units of the National Wildlife Refuge System, state wildlife areas, and private wetland areas; and (2) complete a report (to be made available to the Chief of the National Wildlife Refuge System and Central Valley Project contractors) on the feasibility of such agreements within two years of this Act's enactment. Such agreements must: (1) include the purchase of storage capacity in non-federal facilities from willing sellers; and (2) provide reimbursement for the temporary use of available capacity in existing above-ground, off-stream storage, and associated conveyance facilities owned by local water agencies.
Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act

To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds of the United States Army for acts of valor during World War II. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act 2. Authorization for award of medal of honor to Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds for acts of valor during World War II (a) Authorization The President may award the Medal of Honor under section 3741 of title 10, United States Code, to Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds of the United States Army for the acts of valor described in subsection (b). (b) Action described The acts of valor referred to in subsection (a) are the actions of Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds to save the lives of an estimated more than 200 Jewish members of the United States Armed Forces. (c) Waiver of time limitations The award under subsection (a) may be made without regard to the time limitations specified in section 3744(b) of title 10, United States Code, or any other time limitation established by law or regulation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the Armed Forces.

Summary: Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds for acts of valor in World War II to save the lives of more than 200 Jewish members of the Armed Forces.
Stopping Sexual Exploitation of Power Act

To revise the crime of sexual assault under Article 120 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice to include committing a sexual act upon another person by using position, rank, or authority to obtain compliance by the other person. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Stopping Sexual Exploitation of Power Act 2. Revision of definition of Article 120 sexual assault under the Uniform Code of Military Justice to include committing a sexual act upon another person by using position, rank, or authority to obtain compliance by the other person Section 920(b)(1) of title 10, United States Code (article 120(b)(1) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice) is amended— (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (C) and (D) as subparagraphs (D) and (E), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following new subparagraph (C): (C) using position, rank, or authority to obtain compliance by the other person; .

Summary: Stopping Sexual Exploitation of Power Act This bill amends the Uniform Code of Military Justice to declare guilty of sexual assault, subject to punishment by court martial, any person who commits a sexual act upon another person by using position, rank, or authority to obtain compliance by the other person.
Flood Insurance Rate Increase Suspension Act of 2016

To delay increases in flood insurance premium rates for certain properties for 12 months, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Flood Insurance Rate Increase Suspension Act of 2016 2. 12-month delay in premium increases (a) Delay Any increases in the chargeable risk premium rates for flood insurance coverage made available under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 that are required by sections 1307(a)(2) and 1308(e)(4) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 4014(a)(2) (b) Annual increases Beginning upon the expiration of the period referred to in subsection (a), the increases in chargeable risk premium rates referred to in such subsection shall be made on a yearly basis as provided in such section 1308(e)(4).

Summary: Flood Insurance Rate Increase Suspension Act of 2016 This bill bars from taking effect for a 12-month period any increases in mandatory chargeable risk premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968. Beginning upon the expiration of the 12-month period, the increases in chargeable risk premium rates shall be made on a yearly basis.
TUITION Act

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require each institution of higher education to describe how it spends tuition and fees. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tuition Use Information Transparently Identified Online Act TUITION Act 2. Disaggregation of tuition and fees by institutional expenses Section 487(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1094(a) (30) The institution will, on an annual basis— (A) disaggregate the total revenue generated by the institution from tuition, fees, and other institutional charges for students enrolled in programs eligible for assistance under this title, for the most recent academic year for which data are available, by the proportion of such revenue the institution applied toward any type of institutional expense (such as faculty salaries or facility maintenance); (B) provide a description of each such expense; and (C) publish, on its public website in the location providing admissions information, the information described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) in a manner that clearly presents such information to students (including prospective students) and their parents. . 3. Effective date The amendment made by this Act shall take effect with respect to award year 2016–2017 and each succeeding award year.

Summary: Tuition Use Information Transparently Identified Online Act or the TUITION Act This bill amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to expand disclosure requirements for an institution of higher education (IHE) that participates in federal student aid programs. Specifically, it requires an IHE to publish annually on its website for students and parents: (1) the total revenue it generated from tuition and fees, disaggregated by the proportion of such revenue it applied to any type of institutional expense (e.g., faculty salaries); and (2) a description of each such expense. This requirement takes effect in academic year 2016-2017.
Prevent ABUSE Act of 2016

To require that States receiving grants under the Harold Rogers Prescription Drug Monitoring Program set aside sufficient amounts to facilitate electronic information sharing among States in compliance with the Prescription Monitoring Information Exchange National Architecture, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Prevent Abuse By Using Interstate Exchange Act of 2016 Prevent ABUSE Act of 2016 2. Required set aside to ensure interoperability Beginning on October 1, 2016, the Attorney General shall require as a condition on any grant for implementation and enhancement of a prescription drug monitoring program for a fiscal year to a State under the Harold Rogers Prescription Drug Monitoring Program established under the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002 ( Public Law 107–77

Summary: Prevent Abuse By Using Interstate Exchange Act of 2016 or the Prevent ABUSE Act of 2016 This bill requires a state that receives a prescription drug monitoring program implementation and enhancement grant to set aside at least 20% of grant funds to facilitate interstate electronic information sharing about prescriptions for controlled substances.
TEST for Lead Act

To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to condition a State’s receipt of funds for a drinking water treatment revolving loan fund on such State carrying out a program to test for lead in drinking water for schools. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Transparent Environment in School Testing for Lead Act TEST for Lead Act 2. Testing for lead in drinking water for schools Section 1464(d) of the Safe Drinking Water Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300j–24(d) (1) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: (1) Programs to test lead contamination in schools To be eligible to receive funds under section 1452, a State (as defined in section 1401(13)(A)), shall carry out a program, consistent with this section, to assist local educational agencies in testing for lead contamination in drinking water from sources of lead contamination at schools under the jurisdiction of such agencies. ; (2) by striking paragraph (3); (3) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); (4) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: (2) Testing requirements A program carried out under paragraph (1) shall require testing of drinking water, including testing of water from faucets used for food preparation, sinks in lavatories, and drinking water coolers, for lead— (A) at schools built prior to 1996, at least biannually; and (B) at schools built in 1996 or after, at least annually. ; and (5) in paragraph (3) (as redesignated by paragraph (3) of this section)— (A) by striking A copy (A) In general A copy ; (B) by inserting under a program carried out under paragraph (1) (C) by adding at the end the following: (B) Emergency notification If a level of lead that exceeds a lead action level, as identified by the Environmental Protection Agency, is discovered in drinking water at a school pursuant to testing under a program carried out under paragraph (1), the local educational agency with jurisdiction over such school shall notify parents, the Administrator, and the State of such elevated lead level not later than 48 hours after such discovery. .

Summary: Transparent Environment in School Testing for Lead Act or the TEST for Lead Act This bill amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to condition a state's receipt of funding from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund on the state establishing a program to test for lead in school drinking water. Program requirements include testing water from: (1) faucets used for food preparation, (2)sinks in bathrooms, and (3)drinking water coolers.Testing must be conducted at least biannually at schools built prior to 1996 and at least annually at schools built in 1996 or after. Additionally, local education agencies must notify parents, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the state in which they are located within 48 hours if a level of lead exceeds the EPA's lead action level.