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Health Insurance Freedom Act of 2015

To authorize health insurance issuers to continue to offer for sale current group and individual health insurance coverage in satisfaction of the minimum essential health insurance coverage requirement, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Health Insurance Freedom Act of 2015 2. If you like your health insurance plan, you can keep it (a) In general Notwithstanding any provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (including any amendment made by such Act or by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010), in the case of an electing State under subsection (c), a health insurance issuer that has in effect health insurance coverage in the group or individual market in such State on any date during 2013 may after such date offer such coverage for sale in such market in such State outside of an Exchange established under section 1311 or 1321 of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18031 (b) Treatment as grandfathered health plan in satisfaction of minimum essential coverage In the case of an electing State under subsection (c), health insurance coverage described in subsection (a) shall be treated as a grandfathered health plan for purposes of the amendment made by section 1501(b) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. (c) Electing State A State insurance commissioner may, in such manner and at such time as specified by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, elect to apply the provisions of this section with respect to health insurance coverage offered in the group or individual market in such State. In this section, a State with respect to which such an election is made is referred to as an electing State. (d) Construction Nothing in this section shall be construed as affecting the authority of States with respect to the regulation of health insurance coverage in the group or individual market.

Summary: Health Insurance Freedom Act of 2015 Permits a health insurance issuer that had in effect health insurance coverage in the group or individual market on any date during 2013 to continue offering that coverage outside of a health care exchange established under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Treats that coverage as a grandfathered health plan for purposes of an individual meeting the requirement to maintain minimum essential health coverage. Applies only to coverage in states where the state insurance commissioner elects to apply these provisions.
Alternative Fuel Tax Parity Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to equalize the excise tax on liquefied natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Alternative Fuel Tax Parity Act 2. Equalization of excise taxes and credits on liquefied natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas (a) Liquefied petroleum gas (1) In general Subparagraph (B) of section 4041(a)(2) and (ii) in the case of liquefied petroleum gas, 18.3 cents per energy equivalent of a gallon of gasoline, and . (2) Energy equivalent of a gallon of gasoline Paragraph (2) of section 4041(a) (C) Energy equivalent of a gallon of gasoline For purposes of this paragraph, the term energy equivalent of a gallon of gasoline . (b) Liquefied natural gas (1) In general Subparagraph (B) of section 4041(a)(2) and , and (iv) in the case of liquefied natural gas, 24.3 cents per energy equivalent of a gallon of diesel. . (2) Energy equivalent of a gallon of diesel Paragraph (2) of section 4041(a) (D) Energy equivalent of a gallon of diesel For purposes of this paragraph, the term energy equivalent of a gallon of diesel . (3) Alternative fuel credit for liquefied natural gas Section 6426(d) (5) Special rule for liquefied natural gas In the case of liquefied natural gas, the alternative fuel credit is the product of 50 cents and the per energy equivalent of a gallon of diesel (as defined in section 4041(a)(2)(D)) for the number of gallons of liquefied natural gas sold by the taxpayer for use as a fuel in a motor vehicle or motorboat, sold by the taxpayer for use as a fuel in aviation, or so used by the taxpayer. . (4) Conforming amendments Section 4041(a)(2)(B)(iii) (A) by striking liquefied natural gas, (B) by striking peat), and peat) and (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to any sale or use of fuel after December 31, 2015.

Summary: Alternative Fuel Tax Parity Act This bill equalizes the excise tax on liquefied petroleum gas and liquefied natural gas by establishing a rate of 18.3 cents per energy equivalent of a gallon of gasoline for liquefied petroleum gas and 24.3 cents per energy equivalent of a gallon of diesel for liquefied natural gas. The bill also expands the alternative fuel excise tax credit to include liquefied natural gas used in a motor vehicle or motorboat or sold for use as a fuel in aviation.
21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act

To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require publication of the basis for determinations that species are endangered species or threatened species, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act 2. Requirement to publish on the Internet the basis for listings Section 4(b) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1533(b) (9) The Secretary shall make publicly available on the Internet the best scientific and commercial data available that are the basis for each regulation, including each proposed regulation, promulgated under subsection (a)(1), except that, at the request of a Governor or legislature of a State, the Secretary shall not make available under this paragraph information regarding which the State has determined public disclosure is prohibited by a law of that State relating to the protection of personal information. .

Summary: 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act This bill amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require the Department of the Interior or the Department of Commerce, as appropriate, to make publicly available on the Internet the best scientific and commercial data available that are the basis for the determination of whether a species is an endangered species or a threatened species, including each proposed regulation for the listing of a species. The departments are prohibited from making the information publicly available when: (1) the public disclosure of the information is prohibited by state law relating to the protection of personal information, and (2) the state makes a request to a department to withhold the information.
Judgment Fund Transparency Act of 2015

To amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for transparency of payments made from the Judgment Fund. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Judgment Fund Transparency Act of 2015 2. Judgment Fund transparency (a) Transparency requirement Section 1304 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (d) Unless the disclosure of such information is otherwise prohibited by law or court order, the Secretary of the Treasury shall make available to the public on a website, as soon as practicable, but not later than 30 days after the date on which a payment under this section is tendered, the following information with regard to that payment: (1) The name of the specific agency or entity whose actions gave rise to the claim or judgment. (2) The name of the plaintiff or claimant. (3) The name of counsel for the plaintiff or claimant. (4) The amount paid representing principal liability, and any amounts paid representing any ancillary liability, including attorney fees, costs, and interest. (5) A brief description of the facts that gave rise to the claim. (6) The name of the agency that submitted the claim. . (b) Implementation The Secretary of the Treasury shall implement the amendment made by this section beginning not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Judgment Fund Transparency Act of 2015 This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to disclose details after payments are made from the Judgment Fund. The Judgment Fund is a permanent and indefinite appropriation to pay judgments against the United States, including awards, compromise settlements, and related interest and costs. Unless the disclosure is prohibited by law or a court order, Treasury must make available to the public on a website: the name of the agency or entity whose actions gave rise to the claim or judgment, the plaintiff or claimant, the counsel for the plaintiff or claimant, the amount paid, a description of the facts that gave rise to the claim, and the name of the agency that submitted the claim.
National POW/MIA Remembrance Act of 2015

To direct the Architect of the Capitol to place in the United States Capitol a chair honoring American Prisoners of War/Missing in Action. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National POW/MIA Remembrance Act of 2015 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) In recent years, commemorative chairs honoring American Prisoners of War/Missing in Action have been placed in prominent locations across the United States. (2) The United States Capitol is an appropriate location to place a commemorative chair honoring American Prisoners of War/Missing in Action. 3. Placement of a chair in United States Capitol honoring American prisoners of war/missing in action (a) Obtaining Chair The Architect of the Capitol shall enter into an agreement to obtain a chair featuring the logo of the National League of POW/MIA Families under such terms and conditions as the Architect considers appropriate and consistent with applicable law. (b) Placement Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Architect shall place the chair obtained under subsection (a) in a suitable permanent location in the United States Capitol. 4. Funding (a) Donations The Architect of the Capitol may— (1) enter into an agreement with any organization described in section 501(c)(3) (2) accept donations of funds, property, and services to carry out the purposes of this Act. (b) Costs All costs incurred in carrying out the purposes of this Act shall be paid for with private donations received under subsection (a). February 1, 2016 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: National POW/MIA Remembrance Act of 2015 (Sec. 3) This bill directs the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) to: (1) enter into an agreement to obtain a chair featuring the logo of the National League of POW/MIA Families, and (2) place it in the U.S. Capitol in a suitable permanent location within two years after enactment of this Act. (Sec. 4) The AOC may: (1) enter into an agreement with any tax-exempt, charitable organization to solicit private donations to carry out this Act; and (2) accept resulting donations of funds, property, and services. All costs incurred in carrying out this Act's purposes shall be paid for with private donations received from such organizations.
Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2015

To amend title 11 of the United States Code to modify the dischargeability of debts for certain educational payments and loans. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2015 2. Exceptions to discharge Section 523(a)(8) of title 11, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking subparagraph (B), and (2) in subparagraph (A)— (A) in clause (i)— (i) by striking (i) (ii) by inserting any program for which substantially all of the funds are provided by a unit or (B) in clause (ii)— (i) by striking (ii) (B) (ii) by striking or 3. Effective date; application of amendments (a) Effective date Except as provided in subsection (b), this Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Application of amendments The amendments made by this Act shall apply only with respect to cases commenced under title 11 of the United States Code on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2015 Amends the federal bankruptcy code to limit the non-dischargeability, except in cases of undue hardship, of educational loans to those made, insured, or guaranteed by a governmental unit, or made under any program funded by a governmental unit or any program for which substantially all of the funds are provided by a nonprofit institution (thus allowing the discharge of private educational loan indebtedness without the need to show an undue hardship).
Dental Insurance Fairness Act of 2015

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to ensure health care coverage value and transparency for dental benefits under group health plans. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Dental Insurance Fairness Act of 2015 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Dental coverage helps approximately 173 million Americans get the dental care that is vital to ensuring good oral and overall health. (2) The Dental Insurance Fairness Act of 2015 3. Value requirements for dental benefits Subpart B of part 7 of subtitle B of title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ( 29 U.S.C. 1185 et seq. 716. Value requirements for dental benefits (a) In general The requirements of this section shall apply to self-insured group health plans insofar as they provide dental benefits (including, notwithstanding section 732(c)(1), self-insured limited scope dental benefits (described in section 733(c)(2))). (b) Value In order to ensure that participants and beneficiaries in a group health plan receive full value from dental benefits, the plan shall meet the following requirements: (1) Uniform coordination of benefits The plan shall provide for coordination of benefits in a manner so that the plan pays the same amount regardless of other coverage for such benefits so long as the total amount paid does not exceed 100 percent of the amount of the applicable claim. Such coordination shall be effected consistent with such rules as the Secretary establishes, based upon similar model regulations developed by the National Association of Insurance commissioners. (2) Equity for dental patients through assignment of benefits In the case of a plan that provides dental benefits through a network of providers, the plan shall permit a participant or beneficiary to designate payment of dental benefits to a provider who is not participating in the network. .

Summary: Dental Insurance Fairness Act of 2015 Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to prescribe certain health care coverage value requirements for dental benefits under self-insured group health plans.
Bakken Crude Stabilization Act of 2015

To ensure the safe transportation of Bakken crude oil by rail, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Bakken Crude Stabilization Act of 2015 2. Bakken crude oil (a) In general Bakken crude oil may only be transported by rail if the oil has a Reid vapor pressure of not more than 9.5 pounds per square inch, the maximum volatility set by the New York Mercantile Exchange for crude oil futures contracts. (b) Application Subsection (a) shall apply to the transportation of Bakken crude oil occurring on and after the date that is 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Actions by the Secretary The Secretary of Transportation is authorized to take such action as is necessary to implement this section.

Summary: Bakken Crude Stabilization Act of 2015 This bill authorizes Bakken crude oil to be transported by rail only if it has a Reid vapor pressure of not more than 9.5 pounds per square inch (the maximum volatility set by the New York Mercantile Exchange for crude oil futures contracts).
Foreign Spill Protection Act of 2016

To amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to impose penalties and provide for the recovery of removal costs and damages in connection with certain discharges of oil from foreign offshore units, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Foreign Spill Protection Act of 2016 2. Liability of owners and operators of foreign facilities Section 1001(32) of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 ( 33 U.S.C. 2701(32) (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (D) through (F) as subparagraphs (E) through (G), respectively; (2) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following: (D) Foreign facilities In the case of a foreign offshore unit or other facility located seaward of the boundary of the exclusive economic zone, any person or other entity owning or operating the facility, and any leaseholder, permit holder, assignee, or holder of a right of use and easement granted under applicable foreign law for the area in which the facility is located. ; and (3) in subparagraph (G), as so redesignated, by striking or offshore facility, the persons offshore facility, or foreign offshore unit or other facility located seaward of the boundary of the exclusive economic zone, the persons or entities April 25, 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: Foreign Spill Protection Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to make foreign facilities that are located offshore and outside the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) liable for removal costs and damages that result from oil spills that reach (or threaten to reach) U.S. navigable waters, adjoining shorelines, or the EEZ. Specifically, the following parties may be held liable: (1) the owners or operators of the foreign facilities, and (2) the holders of a right of use and easement granted under applicable foreign law for the area in which the facility is located.
To amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to designate 20 graduate medical education residency positions specifically for the study of optometry.

To amend the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to designate 20 graduate medical education residency positions specifically for the study of optometry. 1. Graduate medical education residency positions in optometry Section 301(b)(2)(A) of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 ( Public Law 113–146 38 U.S.C. 7302 positions. positions, including up to 20 positions specifically designated for residencies in optometry.

Summary: This bill amends the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 to designate up to 20 graduate medical education residency positions for the study of optometry.
To prohibit the provision of certain foreign assistance to countries receiving certain detainees transferred from United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

To prohibit the provision of certain foreign assistance to countries receiving certain detainees transferred from United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. 1. Prohibition on certain foreign assistance for countries receiving certain detainees transferred from United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (a) Prohibition Notwithstanding any other provision of law, assistance may not be provided under any Act specified in subsection (b) to a foreign country if— (1) the country received an individual who was released or transferred from United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, on or after February 1, 2015; and (2) after the date of such release or transfer, the individual is included in a report under section 319 of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 ( Public Law 111–32 10 U.S.C. 801 (b) Covered Acts The Acts specified in this subsection are the following: (1) The Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq. (2) The Arms Export Control Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq. (c) Commencement of applicability of prohibition The prohibition in subsection (a) shall commence applying to a foreign country on the date of the first report described in subsection (a)(2) that includes any individual described in subsection (a)(1) who was received by the country on or after February 1, 2015. (d) Duration of applicability of prohibition The prohibition in subsection (a) shall cease with respect to a foreign country on the date that is five years after the date of the commencement of the applicability of the prohibition to the country under subsection (c).

Summary: This bill prohibits assistance under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the Arms Export Control Act for five years to a foreign country if: (1) the country received an individual who was released or transferred from United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, on or after February 1, 2015; and (2) after the date of such release or transfer, the individual is included in a report of individuals confirmed or suspected of returning to terrorist activities.
Critical Access Hospital Relief Act of 2015

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove the 96-hour physician certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Critical Access Hospital Relief Act of 2015 2. Removing Medicare 96-hour physician certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services (a) In general Section 1814(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395f(a) (1) in paragraph (6), by adding and (2) in paragraph (7), at the end of subparagraph (E), by striking and (3) by striking paragraph (8). (b) Application The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2015.

Summary: Critical Access Hospital Relief Act of 2015 Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to repeal the 96-hour physician certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services under which a physician must certify that a patient may reasonably be expected to be discharged or transferred to a hospital within 96 hours after admission to the critical access hospital.
To designate the United States courthouse located at 700 Grant Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as the "Joseph F. Weis Jr. United States Courthouse".

To designate the United States courthouse located at 700 Grant Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as the Joseph F. Weis Jr. United States Courthouse 1. Designation The United States courthouse located at 700 Grant Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, shall be known and designated as the Joseph F. Weis Jr. United States Courthouse 2. References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the United States courthouse referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the Joseph F. Weis Jr. United States Courthouse April 23, 2015 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: Designates the U.S. courthouse located at 700 Grant Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as the "Joseph F. Weis Jr. United States Courthouse."
No Federal Funds Without the American Flag Act

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit an institution of higher education located in the United States from participating in student assistance programs under title IV of such Act if the institution bans the display of the flag of the United States on its campus. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Federal Funds Without the American Flag Act 2. Prohibiting participation in Federal assistance programs by institutions of higher education banning display of flag of United States on campus Section 487(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1094(a) (30) The institution will not ban the display of the flag of the United States on its campus, except that this paragraph does not apply to an institution described in section 102(a)(1)(C). .

Summary: No Federal Funds Without the American Flag Act Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit an institution of higher education that is located in the United States from participating in title IV's student assistance programs if it bans the display of the American flag on its campus.