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Healthcare Consumer Privacy Act of 2015

To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide privacy protections that enable certain individuals to remove their profiles from the healthcare.gov website, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Healthcare Consumer Privacy Act of 2015 2. Enabling certain individuals to remove their profiles from the healthcare.gov website Section 1311(c)(5) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18031(c)(5) (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking at the end and (2) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph: (B) ensure that such Internet portal, whether the healthcare.gov website or a successor website, enables an individual who enters personal information on such website for purposes of enrolling for health care coverage to remove such information from such website if such individual decides not to apply for such enrollment; and .

Summary: Healthcare Consumer Privacy Act of 2015 Amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to require the Department of Health and Human Services to ensure that individuals who enter personal information on a health exchange website can remove their information from the website if they decide not to apply for health care coverage.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the work opportunity tax credit and to allow the transfer of such credit in the case of contracted veterans.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the work opportunity tax credit and to allow the transfer of such credit in the case of contracted veterans. 1. Work opportunity tax credit made permanent (a) In general Subsection (c) of section 51 (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to individuals who begin work for the employer after December 31, 2014. 2. Transfer of credit in case of contracted veterans (a) In general Section 51 (l) Special rule for contracted veteran employees (1) In general In the case of an employee who— (A) is a qualified veteran, and (B) receives remuneration by an employer for qualified computer services performed by the individual for another person, if the employer so elects, the amount of credit determined under this section (or any portion thereof specified in the election) with respect to such employee for the taxable year which would (but for this subsection) be allowable to the employer shall be allowable to such other person, and such other person shall be treated as the taxpayer for purposes of this title with respect to such credit (or such portion thereof). (2) Qualified computer services For purposes of this subsection, the term qualified computer services (3) Year credit allowed In the case of an election under paragraph (1), the credit shall be allowable for the first taxable year of such other person ending with or after the employer’s taxable year for which the credit was determined. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to individuals who begin work for the employer after December 31, 2014.

Summary: Amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the work opportunity tax credit, to: (1) make such credit permanent, and (2) allow the transfer of credit amounts to an individual other than the employer for computer services performed by a qualified veteran (i.e. an unemployed veteran with a service-connected disability).
To provide for the land exchange involving Navy Outlying Landing Field Site 8 in Escambia County, Florida.

To provide for the land exchange involving Navy Outlying Landing Field Site 8 in Escambia County, Florida. 1. Land exchange, Navy outlying landing field, Naval Air Station, Whiting Field, Florida (a) Land exchange authorized The Secretary of the Navy (in this section referred to as the Secretary County (b) Land To be acquired In exchange for the property described in subsection (a), the County shall convey to the Secretary land and improvements thereon in Santa Rosa County, Florida, that is acceptable to the Secretary and suitable for use as a Navy outlying landing field to replace Navy Outlying Landing Field Site 8. (c) Payment of costs of conveyance (1) Payment required The Secretary shall require the County to fund costs to be incurred by the Secretary, or to reimburse the Secretary for such costs incurred by the Secretary, to carry out the land exchange under this section, including survey costs, costs for environmental documentation, other administrative costs related to the land exchange, and all costs associated with relocation of activities and facilities from Navy Outlying Landing Field Site 8 to the replacement location. If amounts are collected from the County in advance of the Secretary incurring the actual costs, and the amount collected exceeds the costs actually incurred by the Secretary to carry out the land exchange, the Secretary shall refund the excess amount to the County. (2) Treatment of amounts received Amounts received as reimbursement under paragraph (1) shall be credited to the fund or account that was used to cover those costs incurred by the Secretary in carrying out the land exchange. Amounts so credited shall be merged with amounts in such fund or account, and shall be available for the same purposes, and subject to the same conditions and limitations, as amounts in such fund or account. (d) Description of property The exact acreage and legal description of the property to be exchanged under this section shall be determined by surveys satisfactory to the Secretary. (e) Land exchange agreement The exchange of real property under this section shall be accomplished using a quit claim deed or other legal instrument and upon terms and conditions mutually satisfactory to the Secretary and the County, including such additional terms and conditions as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.

Summary: Authorizes the Navy to convey to Escambia County, Florida, a parcel of real property containing Navy Outlying Landing Field Site 8 associated with Naval Air Station, Whiting Field, Milton, Florida, in exchange for land in Santa Rosa County, Florida, that is suitable for use as a Navy outlying landing field to replace Field Site 8. Requires Escambia County to reimburse the Navy for surveys, environmental documentation, and other administrative costs related to the land exchange, as well as for costs associated with relocation of activities and facilities to the replacement location.
Modernized Law Enforcement Officers Protection Act of 2015

To modify the definition of armor piercing ammunition to better capture its capabilities. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Modernized Law Enforcement Officers Protection Act of 2015 2. Armor piercing ammunition (a) Expansion of definition Section 921(a)(17)(B) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in clause (I), by striking or (2) in clause (ii), by striking the period and inserting ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (iii) a projectile that— (I) may be used in a handgun; and (II) the Attorney General determines, under section 926(d), to be capable of penetrating body armor. . (b) Determination of capability of projectiles To penetrate body armor (1) In general Section 926 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: (d) (1) The Attorney General, in consultation with Director of Operational Test and Evaluation of the Department of Defense, shall promulgate standards for the uniform testing of projectiles against the Body Armor Exemplar. (2) The standards promulgated under paragraph (1) shall take into account, among other factors, variations in performance that are related to the type of handgun used, the length of the barrel of the handgun, the amount and kind of powder used to propel the projectile, and the design of the projectile. (3) In paragraph (1), the term Body Armor Exemplar . (2) Timing of promulgation of standards The Attorney General shall promulgate the standards required by section 926(d) of title 18, United States Code, within 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section. (3) Assessment and modification of standards The Attorney General shall assess the standards every 3 years, or more frequently if the Attorney General finds that technological advances warrant doing so, and shall modify the standards as appropriate.

Summary: Modernized Law Enforcement Officers Protection Act of 2015 Amends the federal criminal code to expand the definition of "armor piercing ammunition" to include a projectile that may be used in a handgun and that is determined by the Attorney General to be capable of penetrating body armor. Requires the Attorney General to: (1) promulgate standards for the uniform testing of projectiles against the Body Armor Exemplar (body armor that the Attorney General determines meets minimum standards for the protection of law enforcement officers), taking into account variations in performance related to the type of handgun used, the length of the barrel, the amount and kind of powder used, and the projectile's design; and (2) assess and, as appropriate, modify the standards every three years or more frequently if warranted by technological advances.
Speeding Access to Already Approved Pharmaceuticals Act of 2015

To require the Food and Drug Administration to expedite review of pharmaceuticals that are approved for marketing in the European Union. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Speeding Access to Already Approved Pharmaceuticals Act of 2015 2. Expedited review of EU-approved pharmaceuticals (a) In general Section 506 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 356 (g) EU-Approved pharmaceuticals (1) Expedited review Beginning not later than 90 days after a new pharmaceutical is approved for marketing in the European Union, the Secretary shall, at the request of the sponsor of the pharmaceutical, facilitate the development and expedite the review of such new pharmaceutical under section 505 or 515 of this Act or section 351 of the Public Health Service Act, as appropriate. (2) Definition In this subsection, the term pharmaceutical . (b) Technical correction Subsection (f) (relating to awareness efforts) of section 506 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 356

Summary: Speeding Access to Already Approved Pharmaceuticals Act of 2015 This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the Food and Drug Administration to facilitate the development and expedite the review of a new drug, biological product, or device that has been approved in the European Union.
To amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty who are diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury have access to hyperbaric oxygen therapy at military medical treatment facilities.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty who are diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury have access to hyperbaric oxygen therapy at military medical treatment facilities. 1. Provision of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for certain members of the Armed Forces (a) HBOT Treatment (1) In general Chapter 55 section 1074n 1074o. Provision of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for certain members (a) In general The Secretary shall furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy available at a military medical treatment facility to a covered member if such therapy is prescribed by a physician to treat post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury. (b) Covered member defined In this section, the term covered member (1) serving on active duty; and (2) diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury. . (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1074n the following new item: 1074o. Provision of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for certain members. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Directs the Secretary of Defense to furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy available at a military medical treatment facility to a member of the Armed Forces who is: (1) prescribed such therapy by a physician, (2) serving on active duty, and (3) diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury.
FRESHER Act of 2015

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study with respect to stormwater runoff from oil and gas operations, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation Act of 2015 FRESHER Act of 2015 2. Stormwater runoff from oil, gas, and mining operations (a) Limitation on permit requirement Section 402(l) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1342 (b) Definitions Section 502 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1362 (1) by striking paragraph (24); and (2) by redesignating paragraphs (25) and (26) as paragraphs (24) and (25), respectively. (c) Study (1) In general The Secretary of the Interior shall conduct a study of stormwater impacts with respect to any area that the Secretary determines may be contaminated by stormwater runoff associated with oil or gas operations, which shall include— (A) an analysis of measurable contamination in such area; (B) an analysis of ground water resources in such area; and (C) an analysis of the susceptibility of aquifers in such area to contamination from stormwater runoff associated with such operations. (2) Report Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the results of studies conducted under paragraph (1).

Summary: Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation Act of 2015 or the FRESHER Act of 2015 This bill amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) to allow the Environmental Protection Agency to require a permit under the national pollutant discharge elimination system for discharges of stormwater runoff from: (1) mining operations; (2) oil and gas operations; or (3) transmission facilities for collecting and conveying precipitation runoff that are not contaminated by contact with any overburden, raw material, intermediate products, finished product, byproduct, or waste products located on the site of the operations. The Department of the Interior must study stormwater runoff associated with oil or gas operations, including an analysis of: (1) measurable contamination, (2) groundwater resources, and (3) the susceptibility of aquifers to contamination from stormwater runoff associated with the operations.
Congressional Foreign Travel Cost Disclosure Act

To require the Secretary of Defense to determine and disclose the cost of any transportation provided by the Secretary to Members, officers, or employees of the House of Representatives or Senate who are carrying out official duties outside the United States, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Congressional Foreign Travel Cost Disclosure Act 2. Determination and Disclosure of Transportation Costs Incurred by Secretary of Defense for congressional trips outside the United States (a) Determination and Disclosure of Costs by Secretary In the case of a trip taken by a Member, officer, or employee of the House of Representatives or Senate in carrying out official duties outside the United States for which the Department of Defense provides transportation, the Secretary of Defense shall— (1) determine the cost of the transportation provided with respect to the Member, officer, or employee; (2) not later than 10 days after completion of the trip involved, provide a written statement of the cost— (A) to the Member, officer, or employee involved, and (B) to the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives (in the case of a trip taken by a Member, officer, or employee of the House) or the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate (in the case of a trip taken by a Member, officer, or employee of the Senate); and (3) upon providing a written statement under paragraph (2), make the statement available for viewing on the Secretary’s official public website until the expiration of the 4-year period which begins on the final day of the trip involved. (b) Exceptions This section does not apply with respect to any trip the sole purpose of which is to visit one or more United States military installations or to visit United States military personnel in a war zone (or both). (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Member The term Member (2) United States The term United States 3. Effective Date Section 2 shall apply with respect to trips taken on or after the date of the enactment of this Act, except that section 2 does not apply with respect to any trip which began prior to such date.

Summary: Congressional Foreign Travel Cost Disclosure Act This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to determine and disclose transportation costs incurred by DOD for congressional trips outside of the United States. The costs must be disclosed to the Member, officer, or employee involved; the House or Senate Armed Services Committees, and on DOD's public website. This disclosure requirement does not apply to trips with the sole purpose of visiting U.S. military installations or U.S. military personnel in a war zone.
John F. Kennedy Center Reauthorization Act of 2015

To amend the John F. Kennedy Center Act to authorize appropriations for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the John F. Kennedy Center Reauthorization Act of 2015 2. Authorization of appropriations Section 13 of the John F. Kennedy Center Act ( 20 U.S.C. 76r (a) Maintenance, repair, and security There is authorized to be appropriated to the Board to carry out section 4(a)(1)(H)— (1) $22,000,000 for fiscal year 2016; (2) $24,000,000 for fiscal year 2017; (3) $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2018; (4) $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2019; and (5) $26,000,000 for fiscal year 2020. (b) Capital projects There is authorized to be appropriated to the Board to carry out subparagraphs (F) and (G) of section 4(a)(1)— (1) $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2016; (2) $13,000,000 for fiscal year 2017; (3) $13,000,000 for fiscal year 2018; (4) $14,000,000 for fiscal year 2019; and (5) $14,000,000 for fiscal year 2020. . May 8, 2015 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: John F. Kennedy Center Reauthorization Act of 2015 Amends the John F. Kennedy Center Act to reauthorize appropriations for FY2016-FY2020 for maintenance, repair, and security, and capital projects for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Social Security Child Protection Act of 2015

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide for the reissuance of Social Security account numbers to children in cases in which the confidentiality of the number has been compromised. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Social Security Child Protection Act of 2015 2. Reissuance of Social Security account numbers to young children in cases where confidentiality has been compromised Section 205(c)(2)(B) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 405(c)(2)(B) (1) by redesignating clause (iii) as clause (iv); and (2) by inserting after clause (ii) the following new clause: (iii) In any case in which a Social Security account number has been issued to a child who has not attained the age of 14 pursuant to subclause (IV) or (V) of clause (i) and it is demonstrated to the Commissioner of Social Security by a parent or guardian of the child that— (I) in the course of transmission of documentation of such number to the child, the confidentiality of such number has been compromised by reason of theft of such documentation, or (II) in the course of public disclosure of information regarding deceased individuals maintained by the Commissioner of Social Security, the confidentiality of such number has been compromised by reason of the inclusion of such number by mistake as part of such public disclosure, the Commissioner shall issue a new Social Security account number to such child and make note in the records maintained with respect to such child of the pertinent information received by the Commissioner regarding the theft of the documentation of the original number or the mistaken public disclosure of the original number. .

Summary: Social Security Child Protection Act of 2015 Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to direct the Commissioner of Social Security to issue a new Social Security number to a child who has not attained the age of 14 in cases where confidentiality has been compromised: by reason of theft of related documentation, or by reason of public disclosure of information regarding deceased individuals that includes such number by mistake.
No Taxpayer Bailouts for Unsustainable State and Local Pensions Act

To prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System from providing bailouts or other financial assistance to a pension plan of a State or political subdivision thereof, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Taxpayer Bailouts for Unsustainable State and Local Pensions Act 2. Prohibition on bailouts for State and local pension funds The Secretary of the Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System may not provide any loan, grant, or other form of financial assistance to a pension plan (as defined under section 3 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ( 29 U.S.C. 1002

Summary: No Taxpayer Bailouts for Unsustainable State and Local Pensions Act This bill prohibits the Secretary of the Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System from providing loans, grants, or other forms of financial assistance to state and local government pension plan funds.