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GI Education Benefit Fairness Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for clarification regarding the children to whom entitlement to educational assistance may be transferred under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the GI Education Benefit Fairness Act 2. Clarification regarding the children to whom entitlement to educational assistance may be transferred under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program (a) In general Section 3319(c) of title 38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (c) Eligible dependents (1) Transfer An individual approved to transfer an entitlement to educational assistance under this section may transfer the individual’s entitlement as follows: (A) To the individual’s spouse. (B) To one or more of the individual’s children. (C) To a combination of the individuals referred to in subparagraphs (A) and (B). (2) Definition of children For purposes of this subsection, the term children . (b) Applicability The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to educational assistance payable under chapter 33

Summary: GI Education Benefit Fairness Act Expands the definition of "children," for purposes of provisions allowing members or former members of the uniformed services who served on active duty for specified periods beginning on or after September 11, 2001, to transfer their entitlement to educational assistance, to mean an unmarried person who: (1) is placed in the legal custody of a member or former member by court order for at least 12 consecutive months, (2) has not attained the age of 21, (3) has not attained the age of 23 and is enrolled in a full-time course of study at an institution of higher learning, (4) is incapable of self support due to a mental or physical incapacity that occurred while such person was a dependent of the member or former member, (5) is dependent on the member or former member for over one-half of his or her support, (6) resides with the member or former member unless separated due to military service or institutionalization for a disability or incapacitation, and (7) is not a dependent of a member or former member under any other provision defining dependent.
To amend title 10, United States Code, to remove the authority of the Secretaries of the military departments to revoke combat valor awards.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to remove the authority of the Secretaries of the military departments to revoke combat valor awards. 1. Prohibition on service secretary revocation of combat valor awards (a) Prohibition Chapter 57 section 1133 1133a. Prohibition on revocation of combat valor awards The Secretary of a military department does not have the authority to revoke any combat valor award. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 57 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1133 the following new item: 1133a. Prohibition on revocation of combat valor awards. .

Summary: Prohibits the Secretary of a military department from revoking any combat valor award.
To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to authorize competitive grants to support programs that address needs of fishing communities.

To amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to authorize competitive grants to support programs that address needs of fishing communities. 1. Shoreside commercial fishing support grants (a) In general Title III of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1851 et seq. 321. Shoreside commercial fishing support grants (a) In general The Secretary may make competitive grants to persons eligible under subsection (b) to support, pursuant to the national standard set forth in section 301(8), programs that address needs of fishing communities by— (1) providing health promotion and disease prevention services, including— (A) preventive health services and assessments; (B) mental health services and assessments; (C) substance abuse prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and education; or (D) immunization services; (2) providing financial planning education and other services to improve the financial stability of families and small businesses, including regarding budgeting, forecasting, retirement planning, college financing, or estate planning; (3) supporting positive community response to tragedies at sea; or (4) workforce development training, including— (A) community health worker training for fishing community members; (B) apprentice programs to train inexperienced fishermen participating in sustainable fisheries; and (C) volunteer oil handling classes taught by an experienced commercial vessel operator. (b) Eligible persons Any municipality, port authority, other appropriate public entity, not-for-profit organization, or other qualified person, that provides shoreside commercial fishing support shall be eligible for a grant under this section. (c) Survey of needs The Secretary shall conduct demographic surveys of commercial fishermen and their family members to identify needs of fishing communities that can be addressed by grants authorized by this section. (d) Authorization of appropriations For grants under this section there is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $8,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2025. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents in the first section is amended by adding at the end the following: Sec. 321. Shoreside commercial fishing support grants. .

Summary: This bill amends the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to authorize the Department of Commerce to make grants to support programs that address needs of fishing communities by: (1) providing health promotion and disease prevention services, (2) providing financial planning education and other services to improve the financial stability of families and small businesses, (3) supporting positive community response to tragedies at sea, or (4) providing workforce development training.
Refuge From Cruel Trapping Act

To end the use of body-gripping traps in the National Wildlife Refuge System. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Refuge From Cruel Trapping Act 2. Possession or use of body-gripping trap prohibited The National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 ( 16 U.S.C. 668dd et seq. 6. Possession or use of body-gripping trap prohibited (a) In general No person may possess or use a body-gripping trap in the System. (b) Enforcement provisions Notwithstanding section 4(f), a person who possesses or uses a body-gripping trap in the System shall be subject to the following: (1) In the case of a first offense, a civil fine of not more than $500 imposed by the Secretary for each body-gripping trap possessed or used. (2) In the case of a subsequent offense— (A) a civil fine of not more than $1,000 imposed by the Secretary for each body-gripping trap possessed or used; (B) imprisonment for not more than 180 days; or (C) both a civil fine and imprisonment in accordance with subparagraphs (A) and (B). (c) Forfeiture of body-Gripping trap Any body-gripping trap that is possessed or used in violation of this section, and any wildlife captured by the use of such trap, including the pelt or raw fur, shall be subject to forfeiture to the United States in accordance with the provisions of chapter 46 (d) Payment of court costs and other associated expenses A person found to be in violation of subsection (a) shall pay all court costs associated therewith. (e) Regulations Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall issue any regulations necessary to carry out this section. (f) Body-Gripping trap defined As used in this section, the term body-gripping trap (1) except as provided in paragraph (3), means any device that is intended to kill or capture wildlife by physically restraining any part of the animal; (2) includes any— (A) steel-jaw, padded, or other modified leghold trap; (B) kill-type trap; (C) snare trap; or (D) modified version of any such trap; and (3) does not include any— (A) cage or box trap; or (B) suitcase-type live beaver trap. .

Summary: Refuge From Cruel Trapping Act Amends the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 to prohibit the use or possession of body-gripping traps in the National Wildlife Refuge System. Imposes on persons who possess or use such traps in the System: (1) for a first offense, a civil fine of up to $500 for each body-gripping trap possessed or used; and (2) for subsequent offenses, a civil fine of up to $1,000 for each body-gripping trap possessed or used, imprisonment for up to 180 days, or both such a civil fine and imprisonment. Makes any body-gripping traps that are possessed or used in violation of this Act, and any wildlife captured by the use of such traps, including the pelts and raw fur, subject to civil forfeiture. Requires persons found to be in violation of such prohibition to pay all associated court costs.
To ensure that the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority complies with auditing standards.

To ensure that the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority complies with auditing standards. 1. Auditing standards requirement No Federal funds may be made available to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority unless the Secretary of the Department of Transportation certifies that the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is complying with appropriate auditing standards.

Summary: This bill prohibits the availability of federal funds to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority unless the Department of Transportation certifies that it is complying with appropriate auditing standards.
ATF Wrongful Reclassification Act

To prevent the reclassification of certain ammunition as armor piercing ammunition. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the ATF Wrongful Reclassification Act 2. Prevention of reclassification of certain ammunition as armor piercing ammunition Section 921(a)(17) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking may be used is designed and intended by the manufacturer solely for use (2) in subparagraph (C)— (A) by striking the Attorney General finds is primarily intended is primarily intended by the manufacturer (B) by striking sporting lawful

Summary: ATF Wrongful Reclassification Act Amends the federal criminal code to modify the definition of "armor piercing ammunition" for purposes of federal firearms provisions to: (1) include a projectile or projectile core that is designed and intended by the manufacturer solely for use in a handgun (currently, a projectile that may be used in a handgun); and (2) exclude a projectile that is primarily intended by the manufacturer to be used for lawful purposes (currently, a projectile that the Attorney General finds is primarily intended to be used for sporting purposes).
To amend the Dayton Aviation Heritage Preservation Act of 1992 to rename a site of the park.

To amend the Dayton Aviation Heritage Preservation Act of 1992 to rename a site of the park. 1. Amendment to the Dayton Aviation Heritage Preservation Act of 1992 Section 101(b)(5) of the Dayton Aviation Heritage Preservation Act of 1992 ( 16 U.S.C. 410ww(b)(5) Aviation Center National Museum

Summary: Amends the Dayton Aviation Heritage Preservation Act of 1992 to rename the John W. Berry, Sr. Wright Brothers Aviation Center, part of the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park in Dayton, Ohio, as the "John W. Berry, Sr. Wright Brothers National Museum."
To prohibit the expenditure of Federal funds to Amtrak.

To prohibit the expenditure of Federal funds to Amtrak. 1. Prohibition on use of funds for Amtrak Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no Federal funds shall be made available to Amtrak.

Summary: This bill prohibits the availability of federal funds to Amtrak.
Anti-Swatting Act of 2015

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for enhanced penalties for the transmission of misleading or inaccurate caller identification information with the intent to trigger a response by a law enforcement agency. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Anti-Swatting Act of 2015 2. Transmission of misleading or inaccurate caller ID information with intent to trigger law enforcement response Section 227(e)(5) of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 227(e)(5) (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking Any person Except as provided in subparagraph (C), any person (2) by adding at the end the following: (C) Enhanced penalties for violation with intent to trigger law enforcement response (i) Criminal violation Any person who violates this subsection with the intent to trigger a response by a law enforcement agency in the absence of circumstances requiring such a response shall— (I) be fined under title 18, United States Code, or imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both; or (II) if serious bodily injury results, be fined under title 18, United States Code, or imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both. (ii) Reimbursement (I) In general The court, in imposing a sentence on a defendant who has been convicted of an offense under clause (i), shall order the defendant to reimburse any entity described in subclause (II) that incurs expenses in making or incident to the response described in clause (i) for such expenses. (II) Entity described An entity is described in this subclause if the entity is— (aa) a law enforcement agency of the United States, a State, or a political subdivision of a State; or (bb) an agency of the United States, a State, or a political subdivision of a State, or a private not-for-profit organization, that provides fire, rescue, or emergency medical services. (III) Liability A person ordered to make reimbursement under this clause shall be jointly and severally liable for such expenses with each other person, if any, who is ordered to make reimbursement under this clause for the same expenses. (IV) Civil judgment An order of reimbursement under this clause shall, for the purposes of enforcement, be treated as a civil judgment. .

Summary: Anti-Swatting Act of 2015 Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for enhanced penalties for the transmission of misleading or inaccurate caller identification information with the intent to trigger a response by a law enforcement agency. Directs the court to order a defendant who has been convicted of such an offense to reimburse any law enforcement agencies or any government agencies or private not-for-profit organizations that provide fire, rescue, or emergency medical services for expenses incurred in responding to such conduct. Treats such an order of reimbursement as a civil judgment.
To authorize the conveyance of certain Coast Guard property in Tok, Alaska, and for other purposes.

To authorize the conveyance of certain Coast Guard property in Tok, Alaska, and for other purposes. 1. Conveyance of Coast Guard property in Tok, Alaska (a) Conveyance authorized The Commandant of the Coast Guard may convey all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the covered property, upon payment to the United States of the fair market value of the covered property. (b) Right of first refusal The Tanana Chiefs’ Conference shall have the right of first refusal with respect to purchase of the covered property under this section. (c) Survey The exact acreage and legal description of the covered property shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Commandant. (d) Fair market value The fair market value of the covered property shall be— (1) determined by appraisal; and (2) subject to the approval of the Commandant. (e) Costs of conveyance The responsibility for all reasonable and necessary costs, including real estate transaction and environmental documentation costs, associated with a conveyance under this section shall be determined by the Commandant and the purchaser. (f) Additional terms and conditions The Commandant may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with a conveyance under this section as the Commandant considers appropriate and reasonable to protect the interests of the United States. (g) Deposit of proceeds Any proceeds received by the United States from a conveyance under this section shall be deposited in the Coast Guard Housing Fund established under section 687 of title 14, United States Code. (h) Covered property defined (1) In general In this section, the term covered property (A) located in Tok, Alaska; (B) under the administrative control of the Coast Guard; and (C) described in paragraph (2). (2) Description The property described in this paragraph is the following: 2-PLEX – Jackie Circle, Units A and B Lots 11, 12 and 13, Block G 4-PLEX – West C Beginning at a point being the SE corner of the SE 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4

Summary: This bill authorizes the Coast Guard (CG) to convey 3.25 acres of CG real property (including all improvements located on the property) in Tok, Alaska, upon payment to the United States of the fair market value of the property. The Tanana Chief's Conference shall have the right of first refusal to purchase the property. The property must be sold at fair market value. The United States shall deposit the proceeds in the CG Housing Fund.
Striped Bass American Heritage Act

To designate the Atlantic striped bass as the National Fish of the United States. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Striped Bass American Heritage Act 2. Designation of Atlantic striped bass as National Fish of the United States (a) Findings The Congress finds the following: (1) The striped bass, Morone saxatilis, is an anadromous species, frequenting and requiring both fresh water and salt water throughout its life. (2) The Atlantic striped bass has played an important role in the development and growth of the United States. (3) The Atlantic striped bass is identified as playing a pivotal role in providing the Pilgrims of the Plymouth Colony sustenance in 1620. (4) The Nation’s first fishing conservation law was enacted in 1639, pertaining to the use of Atlantic striped bass. (5) The Nation’s first free public school was funded with income derived from the income accrued from Atlantic striped bass in 1670. (6) Atlantic striped bass from the Navesink River in New Jersey were transported west to San Francisco Bay via railway car in 1879 during the country’s great expansion west. (7) Atlantic striped bass spawn in freshwater, the success of which is influenced by environmental conditions, habitat, and water conditions. (8) Widespread pollution of coastal estuaries and rivers and overfishing in the 1960s and 1970s lead to dramatic decline of the Atlantic striped bass population and the passage of the Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act in 1984 (16 U.S.C 5151 et seq.). (9) Through Executive Order 13449, issued on October 24, 2007, Atlantic striped bass in Federal waters were afforded protection from sale. (10) The Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act is a regional management success due in part to the moratorium authority vested in both the Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of the Interior who can declare jointly a moratorium on fishing for Atlantic striped bass within the coastal waters of any coastal State if the Secretaries determine that coastal State to be out of compliance with any regulatory measures necessary to fully implement and enforce the Atlantic striped bass management plan within its coastal waters. (11) The Atlantic striped bass population responded positively to management measures and improvements to water quality, and was therefore declared rebuilt in 1995. (12) The Atlantic striped bass supports significant and sustainable commercial and recreational fisheries that provide income, employment, and food. (13) The Atlantic striped bass, through its resilience and persistence, represents the American ideals and spirit that helped shaped the Nation. (b) Declaration The Atlantic striped bass, Morone saxatilis, is designated as the National Fish of the United States.

Summary: Striped Bass American Heritage Act This bill designates the Atlantic striped bass (Morone saxatilis) as the national fish.
Prescription Drug Accountability Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the participation of the Department of Veterans Affairs in the prescription drug monitoring programs of the States. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Prescription Drug Accountability Act 2. Participation of Department of Veterans Affairs in prescription drug monitoring programs of States Section 7332(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (2)(G), by striking To a State In accordance with paragraph (4), to a State (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) The Secretary shall participate in each State controlled substance monitoring program described in paragraph (2)(G), including by providing to such program the information of an individual before filling an opiate prescription for such individual. .

Summary: Prescription Drug Accountability Act This bill provides for Department of Veterans Affairs participation in state prescription drug monitoring programs.
Keeping Foreign Money Out of Politics Act of 2015

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit foreign nationals from making contributions or donations in connection with State and local ballot initiatives and referenda. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keeping Foreign Money Out of Politics Act of 2015 2. Prohibiting contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with ballot initiatives and referenda (a) Prohibition Section 319(a)(1)(A) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 ( 52 U.S.C. 30121(a)(1)(A) election; election, including a State or local ballot initiative or referendum; (b) Effective Date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to contributions or donations made, solicited, accepted, or received on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Keeping Foreign Money Out of Politics Act of 2015 Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit foreign nationals from making contributions or donations in connection with state and local ballot initiatives and referenda.
Equal Protection for American Workers Act

To prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from granting a work authorization to an alien found to have been unlawfully present in the United States. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Equal Protection for American Workers Act 2. Prohibition on certain work authorizations Effective beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security is prohibited from granting a work authorization to an alien who has been finally determined, in a valid immigration proceeding during which due process was afforded, to have been at any time unlawfully present in the United States.

Summary: Equal Protection for American Workers Act Prohibits the Secretary of Homeland Security from granting a work authorization to an alien who has been determined, in a valid immigration proceeding during which due process was afforded, to have been at any time unlawfully present in the United States.