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Gold Star Fathers Act

To amend chapter 21 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Gold Star Fathers Act 2. Preference eligible treatment for fathers of certain permanently disabled or deceased veterans Section 2108(3) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking subparagraphs (F) and (G) and inserting the following: (F) the parent of an individual who lost his or her life under honorable conditions while serving in the armed forces during a period named by paragraph (1)(A) of this section, if— (i) the spouse of that parent is totally and permanently disabled; or (ii) that parent, when preference is claimed, is unmarried or, if married, legally separated from his or her spouse; (G) the parent of a service-connected permanently and totally disabled veteran, if— (i) the spouse of that parent is totally and permanently disabled; or (ii) that parent, when preference is claimed, is unmarried or, if married, legally separated from his or her spouse; and . 3. Effective date The amendment made by this Act shall take effect 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Gold Star Fathers Act Includes as a preference eligible for federal employment purposes a parent (currently, the mother only) of either an individual who lost his or her life under honorable conditions while serving in the Armed Forces during a war, in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, or during the period beginning April 28, 1952, and ending July 1, 1955, or a service-connected permanently and totally disabled veteran, if: (1) the spouse of such parent is totally and permanently disabled; or (2) such parent, when preference is claimed, is unmarried or legally separated from his or her spouse.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prevent the retroactive claim of the earned income tax credit after issuance of a social security number.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prevent the retroactive claim of the earned income tax credit after issuance of a social security number. 1. Prevention of retroactive claims of earned income credit after issuance of social security number (a) In general Section 32(m) (1) by inserting before the close of the taxable year to which the return relates (2) by adding at the end the following: For purposes of the preceding sentence, a social security number issued after the close of any taxable year shall be treated as issued before the close of such taxable year if the taxpayer demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Secretary that the individual with respect to whom such social security number was issued was eligible for the issuance of such social security number before the close of such taxable year. (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to any return of tax, and any amendment or supplement to any return of tax, which is filed after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to deny the earned income tax credit to a taxpayer to whom a social security number was issued after the close of the taxable year for which the credit is being claimed, unless such taxpayer can demonstrate eligibility for the social security number in such taxable year. A valid social security number is required to claim the earned income tax credit.
To amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to clarify the maintenance of effort requirement for local educational agencies.

To amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to clarify the maintenance of effort requirement for local educational agencies. 1. Exception to maintenance of effort requirement for local educational agencies Section 613(a)(2)(B) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 20 U.S.C. 1413(a)(2)(B) (1) in clause (iii)(III), by striking or (2) in clause (iv), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or (3) by adding at the end the following new clause: (v) the reduction of expenditures for employment related benefits provided to special education personnel such as pay, retirement contributions, annual and sick leave, and health and life insurance. . 2. Effective date The amendments made by section 1 shall take effect beginning fiscal year 2016.

Summary: Amends the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to allow local educational agencies (LEAs) that receive federal assistance for the education of disabled children under the Act to reduce their spending for the education of such children if that reduction is attributable to reductions in their spending for employment related benefits for special education personnel.
Montenegro Border Integrity Act

To limit United States assistance to Bosnia and Herzegovina until Bosnia and Herzegovina is in compliance with the state borders established by the Conference on Yugoslavia Arbitration Commission. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Montenegro Border Integrity Act 2. Limitation on United States assistance to Bosnia and Herzegovina (a) Limitation Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no funds available to the Department of Defense, the Department of State, or any other Federal department or agency for fiscal year 2016 or any succeeding fiscal year may be provided to the Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina until the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of State, certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that the Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina has agreed to and is in compliance with the state borders established by the Conference on Yugoslavia Arbitration Commission on January 11, 1992. (b) Waiver The Secretary of Defense may waive the limitation in subsection (a) if the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, submits to the appropriate congressional committees a notification that such is in the national security interest of the United States, together with a description of such national security interest. (c) Appropriate congressional committees defined In this act, the term appropriate congressional committees (1) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (2) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.

Summary: Montenegro Border Integrity Act This bill prohibits, subject to a waiver in the national interest, any funds available to the Department of Defense, the Department of State, or any other federal department or agency from being provided to the government of Bosnia and Herzegovina until the Secretary of Defense certifies to Congress that the government of Bosnia and Herzegovina has agreed to and is in compliance with the state borders established by the Conference on Yugoslavia Arbitration Commission on January 11, 1992.
FHA Alternative Credit Pilot Program Reauthorization Act of 2015

To extend the pilot program under section 258 of the National Housing Act that establishes an automated process for providing alternative credit rating information for mortgagors and prospective mortgagors under certain mortgages. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the FHA Alternative Credit Pilot Program Reauthorization Act of 2015 2. Extension of pilot program Section 258(d) of the National Housing Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1715z–24(d) 5-year 10-year

Summary: FHA Alternative Credit Pilot Program Reauthorization Act of 2015 Amends the National Housing Act to extend from five to 10 years the pilot program to establish for mortgagees an automated process for providing alternative credit rating information on mortgagors and prospective mortgagors under mortgages on 1- to 4-family residences who have insufficient credit histories for determining their creditworthiness.
Government Employee Pension Reform Act of 2015

To amend title 5, United States Code, to adjust the calculation of average pay for purposes of Federal civilian annuities. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Government Employee Pension Reform Act of 2015 2. Civil Service Retirement System Section 8331(4) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking 3 consecutive years 5 consecutive years (2) by striking 3 years 5 years 3. Federal Employees’ Retirement System Section 8401(3) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking 3 consecutive years 5 consecutive years (2) by striking 3 years 5 years 4. Conversion calculation Section 302(a)(6)(A) of the Federal Employees’ Retirement System Act of 1986 ( 5 U.S.C. 8331 (1) by striking 3 consecutive years 5 consecutive years (2) by striking 3 years 5 years 5. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on January 1, 2017.

Summary: Government Employee Pension Reform Act of 2015 This bill revises the definition of "average pay" for purposes of federal employee pensions under the Civil Service Retirement System and the Federal Employees Retirement System to mean the largest annual rate resulting from averaging rates of base pay over any five (currently, three) consecutive years of creditable service. This change will take effect on January 1, 2017.
Fiscal Sanity Act for the National Debt

Eliminating the debt ceiling for a period defined, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fiscal Sanity Act for the National Debt 2. Nonapplicability of debt ceiling Section 3101(b) of title 31, United States Code, shall not apply for the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending 30 days thereafter.

Summary: Fiscal Sanity Act for the National Debt This bill suspends the public debt limit for the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending 30 days later. The debt limit, often referred to as the debt ceiling, is the maximum amount of debt that the Department of the Treasury can issue to the public and to other federal agencies. Under current law, the debt limit is suspended through March 15, 2015.
Fiscal Sanity Act for the National Debt

Eliminating the debt ceiling for a period defined, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fiscal Sanity Act for the National Debt 2. Nonapplicability of debt ceiling Section 3101(b) of title 31, United States Code, shall not apply for the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending 60 days thereafter.

Summary: Fiscal Sanity Act for the National Debt This bill suspends the public debt limit for the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending 60 days later. The debt limit, often referred to as the debt ceiling, is the maximum amount of debt that the Department of the Treasury can issue to the public and to other federal agencies. Under current law, the debt limit is suspended through March 15, 2015.
Fiscal Sanity Act for the National Debt

Eliminating the debt ceiling for a period defined, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fiscal Sanity Act for the National Debt 2. Nonapplicability of debt ceiling Section 3101(b) of title 31, United States Code, shall not apply for the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending 90 days thereafter.

Summary: Fiscal Sanity Act for the National Debt This bill suspends the public debt limit for the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending 90 days later. The debt limit, often referred to as the debt ceiling, is the maximum amount of debt that the Department of the Treasury can issue to the public and to other federal agencies. Under current law, the debt limit is suspended through March 15, 2015.
Fiscal Sanity Act for the National Debt

Eliminating the debt ceiling for a period defined, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fiscal Sanity Act for the National Debt 2. Nonapplicability of debt ceiling Section 3101(b) of title 31, United States Code, shall not apply for the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending 120 days thereafter.

Summary: Fiscal Sanity Act for the National Debt This bill suspends the public debt limit for the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending 120 days later. The debt limit, often referred to as the debt ceiling, is the maximum amount of debt that the Department of the Treasury can issue to the public and to other federal agencies. Under current law, the debt limit is suspended through March 15, 2015.
Fiscal Sanity Act for the National Debt

Eliminating the debt ceiling for a period defined, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fiscal Sanity Act for the National Debt 2. Nonapplicability of debt ceiling Section 3101(b) of title 31, United States Code, shall not apply for the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending 150 days thereafter.

Summary: Fiscal Sanity Act for the National Debt This bill suspends the public debt limit for the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending 150 days later. The debt limit, often referred to as the debt ceiling, is the maximum amount of debt that the Department of the Treasury can issue to the public and to other federal agencies. Under current law, the debt limit is suspended through March 15, 2015.
Fiscal Sanity Act for the National Debt

Eliminating the debt ceiling for a period defined, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fiscal Sanity Act for the National Debt 2. Nonapplicability of debt ceiling Section 3101(b) of title 31, United States Code, shall not apply for the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending 180 days thereafter.

Summary: Fiscal Sanity Act for the National Debt This bill suspends the public debt limit for the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending 180 days later. The debt limit, often referred to as the debt ceiling, is the maximum amount of debt that the Department of the Treasury can issue to the public and to other federal agencies. Under current law, the debt limit is suspended through March 15, 2015.
Fiscal Sanity Act for the National Debt

Eliminating the debt ceiling for a period defined, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fiscal Sanity Act for the National Debt 2. Nonapplicability of debt ceiling Section 3101(b) of title 31, United States Code, shall not apply for the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending 210 days thereafter.

Summary: Fiscal Sanity Act for the National Debt This bill suspends the public debt limit for the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending 210 days later. The debt limit, often referred to as the debt ceiling, is the maximum amount of debt that the Department of the Treasury can issue to the public and to other federal agencies. Under current law, the debt limit is suspended through March 15, 2015.
Fiscal Sanity Act for the National Debt

Eliminating the debt ceiling for a period defined, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fiscal Sanity Act for the National Debt 2. Nonapplicability of debt ceiling Section 3101(b) of title 31, United States Code, shall not apply for the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending 240 days thereafter.

Summary: Fiscal Sanity Act for the National Debt This bill suspends the public debt limit for the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending 240 days later. The debt limit, often referred to as the debt ceiling, is the maximum amount of debt that the Department of the Treasury can issue to the public and to other federal agencies. Under current law, the debt limit is suspended through March 15, 2015.
Fiscal Sanity Act for the National Debt

Eliminating the debt ceiling for a period defined, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fiscal Sanity Act for the National Debt 2. Nonapplicability of debt ceiling Section 3101(b) of title 31, United States Code, shall not apply for the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending 270 days thereafter.

Summary: Fiscal Sanity Act for the National Debt This bill suspends the public debt limit for the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending 270 days later. The debt limit, often referred to as the debt ceiling, is the maximum amount of debt that the Department of the Treasury can issue to the public and to other federal agencies. Under current law, the debt limit is suspended through March 15, 2015.
Fiscal Sanity Act for the National Debt

Eliminating the debt ceiling for a period defined, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fiscal Sanity Act for the National Debt 2. Nonapplicability of debt ceiling Section 3101(b) of title 31, United States Code, shall not apply for the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending 300 days thereafter.

Summary: Fiscal Sanity Act for the National Debt This bill suspends the public debt limit for the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending 300 days later. The debt limit, often referred to as the debt ceiling, is the maximum amount of debt that the Department of the Treasury can issue to the public and to other federal agencies. Under current law, the debt limit is suspended through March 15, 2015.
Fiscal Sanity Act for the National Debt

Eliminating the debt ceiling for a period defined, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fiscal Sanity Act for the National Debt 2. Nonapplicability of debt ceiling Section 3101(b) of title 31, United States Code, shall not apply for the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending 330 days thereafter.

Summary: Fiscal Sanity Act for the National Debt This bill suspends the public debt limit for the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending 330 days later. The debt limit, often referred to as the debt ceiling, is the maximum amount of debt that the Department of the Treasury can issue to the public and to other federal agencies. Under current law, the debt limit is suspended through March 15, 2015.
Fiscal Sanity Act for the National Debt

Eliminating the debt ceiling for a period defined, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fiscal Sanity Act for the National Debt 2. Nonapplicability of debt ceiling Section 3101(b) of title 31, United States Code, shall not apply for the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending 365 days thereafter.

Summary: Fiscal Sanity Act for the National Debt This bill suspends the public debt limit for the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending 365 days later. The debt limit, often referred to as the debt ceiling, is the maximum amount of debt that the Department of the Treasury can issue to the public and to other federal agencies. Under current law, the debt limit is suspended through March 15, 2015.
To amend title 46, United States Code, to exempt old vessels that only operate within inland waterways from the fire-retardant materials requirement if the owners of such vessels make annual structural alterations to at least 10 percent of the areas of the vessels that are not constructed of fire-retardant materials.

To amend title 46, United States Code, to exempt old vessels that only operate within inland waterways from the fire-retardant materials requirement if the owners of such vessels make annual structural alterations to at least 10 percent of the areas of the vessels that are not constructed of fire-retardant materials. 1. Fire-retardant materials exemption Section 3503 of title 46, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by striking 2008, this section 2028, this subsection (2) in subsection (b)(1)— (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking this section subsection (a) (B) in subparagraph (A), by inserting and crew prospective passengers (C) in subparagraph (B), by inserting or crew member passenger (D) in subparagraph (C), by striking and (E) by striking subparagraph (D) and inserting the following: (D) the owner or managing operator of the vessel shall— (i) make annual structural alterations to not less than 10 percent of the areas of the vessel that are not constructed of fire-retardant materials; (ii) provide advance notice to the Coast Guard regarding the alterations made pursuant to clause (i); and (iii) comply with any noncombustible material requirements prescribed by the Coast Guard; and (E) the requirements referred to in subparagraph (D)(iii) shall, to the extent practicable, be consistent with the preservation of the historic integrity of the vessel in areas carrying or accessible to passengers or generally visible to the public. .

Summary: Amends federal shipping law to extend through October 31, 2028, the exemption of certain vessels from the requirement that U.S. passenger vessels having berth or stateroom accommodations for at least 50 passengers be constructed of fire-retardant materials in order to be granted a certificate of inspection. Continues to apply this exemption only to vessels in operation before January 1, 1968, which operate only within the Boundary Line (the dividing point between inland waters and high seas). Requires the owner or managing operator of an exempt vessel to: notify crew members that the vessel does not comply with applicable fire safety standards due primarily to the wooden construction of passenger berthing areas, and make annual structural alterations to at least 10% of vessel areas that are not constructed of fire-retardant materials. Requires any noncombustible material requirements prescribed by the Coast Guard (with which an exempt vessel is still required to comply) to be consistent with the preservation of a vessel's historic integrity in areas carrying or accessible to passengers or generally visible to the public.
No Free Rides Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prevent individuals receiving work authorizations under certain deferred action programs from being eligible for the earned income tax credit. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Free Rides Act 2. Individuals receiving work authorizations under certain deferred action programs not eligible for earned income tax credit (a) In general Section 32(m) (1) by striking (other than a social security number other than— (1) a social security number , and (2) by striking Social Security Act). Social Security Act, and (2) a social security number issued pursuant to a work authorization obtained under any program not specifically established by law which provides aliens with deferred action from removal. . (b) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to any return of tax, and any amendment or supplement to any return of tax, which is filed after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: No Free Rides Act Amends the Internal Revenue Code to deny the earned income tax credit to any taxpayer whose identifying social security number was issued pursuant to a work authorization obtained under any program not specifically established by law that provides aliens deferred action from removal.