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Child Tax Credit Integrity Preservation Act of 2015

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify eligibility for the child tax credit. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Child Tax Credit Integrity Preservation Act of 2015 2. Eligibility for child tax credit (a) In general Section 24(e) under this section to a taxpayer (1) such taxpayer includes the taxpayer’s valid identification number (as defined in section 6428(h)(2)) (and, in the case of a joint return, the valid identification number (as so defined) of the taxpayer’s spouse) on the return of tax for the taxable year, and (2) with respect to any qualifying child, the taxpayer includes the name and taxpayer identification number of such qualifying child on such return of tax. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Child Tax Credit Integrity Preservation Act of 2015 Amends the Internal Revenue Code to expand the identification requirement for the child tax credit to require taxpayers to provide a valid identification number (i.e., a Social Security account number issued by the Social Security Administration) on their tax returns in addition to the name and identification number of each qualifying child.
Holding Company Registration Threshold Equalization Act of 2015

To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to make the shareholder threshold for registration of savings and loan holding companies the same as for bank holding companies. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Holding Company Registration Threshold Equalization Act of 2015 2. Registration threshold for savings and loan holding companies The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( 15 U.S.C. 78a et seq. (1) in section 12(g)— (A) in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting after is a bank , a savings and loan holding company (as defined in section 10 of the Home Owners' Loan Act), (B) in paragraph (4), by inserting after case of a bank , a savings and loan holding company (as defined in section 10 of the Home Owners' Loan Act), (2) in section 15(d), by striking case of bank case of a bank, a savings and loan holding company (as defined in section 10 of the Home Owners' Loan Act), July 14, 2015 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: Holding Company Registration Threshold Equalization Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require an issuer that is a savings and loan holding company to register with the Securities and Exchange Commission if: (1) its assets exceed $10 million, and (2) it has a class of equity security held of record by 2,000 or more persons. Requires termination of such registration after a savings and loan holding company certifies that its holders of record of that class of security have been reduced to fewer than 1,200 persons. Suspends automatically the duty of a savings and loan holding company to file supplementary and periodic information if the securities of each class to which the registration statement relates (other than any class of asset-backed securities) are held of record by fewer than 1,200 persons.
To waive the time limitations specified by law for the award of certain medals to persons who served in the Armed Forces to permit the award of the Distinguished-Service Cross to Edward Halcomb for acts of extraordinary heroism during the Korean War.

To waive the time limitations specified by law for the award of certain medals to persons who served in the Armed Forces to permit the award of the Distinguished-Service Cross to Edward Halcomb for acts of extraordinary heroism during the Korean War. 1. Authorization for award of the Distinguished-Service Cross for acts of extraordinary heroism during the Korean War Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in section 3744 of title 10, United States Code, or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the Armed Forces, the Secretary of the Army may award the Distinguished-Service Cross under section 3742 of such title to Edward Halcomb who, while serving in Korea as a member of the United States Army in the grade of Private First Class in Company B, 1st Battalion, 29th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, distinguished himself by acts of extraordinary heroism from August 20, 1950, to October 19, 1950, during the Korean War.

Summary: Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to award the Distinguished-Service Cross to Edward Halcomb for acts of extraordinary heroism from August 20, 1950, to October 19, 1950, during the Korean War, notwithstanding otherwise applicable time limitations.
To prohibit the use of official funds for airline accommodations for Members of Congress which are not coach-class accommodations or for long-term vehicle leases for Members of Congress, and for other purposes.

To prohibit the use of official funds for airline accommodations for Members of Congress which are not coach-class accommodations or for long-term vehicle leases for Members of Congress, and for other purposes. 1. Prohibiting use of funds for official travel expenses of Members of Congress for airline accommodations other than coach-class (a) Prohibition No funds appropriated or otherwise made available during a fiscal year for the official travel expenses of a Member of Congress may be used for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations. (b) Coach-Class Accommodations Defined In this section, the term coach-class accommodations 2. Prohibiting use of funds for long-term vehicle leases by Members of Congress No funds appropriated or otherwise made available during a fiscal year for the operations of a House of Congress, including the official and representational expenses of a Member of Congress or the expenses of a committee or leadership office of a House of Congress, may be used for the long-term leasing of a vehicle. 3. Regulations The Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives (with respect to Representatives in, and Delegates and the Resident Commissioner to, the Congress) and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate (with respect to Senators) shall each promulgate such regulations as may be necessary to carry out this Act. 4. Member of Congress defined In this Act, the term Member of Congress 5. Effective date This Act shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2016 and each succeeding fiscal year.

Summary: Prohibits the use of funds appropriated or otherwise made available for the official travel expenses of a Member of Congress for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations. Prohibits similarly use for the long-term leasing of a vehicle of any funds appropriated or otherwise made available for the operations of a House of Congress, including the official and representational expenses of a Member or the expenses of a congressional committee or leadership office.
To designate the exclusive economic zone of the United States as the "Ronald Wilson Reagan Exclusive Economic Zone of the United States".

To designate the exclusive economic zone of the United States as the Ronald Wilson Reagan Exclusive Economic Zone of the United States 1. Designation of the Ronald Wilson Reagan Exclusive Economic Zone of the United States (a) Designation The exclusive economic zone of the United States, as established by Presidential Proclamation Numbered 5030, dated March 10, 1983, is designated as the Ronald Wilson Reagan Exclusive Economic Zone of the United States (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the exclusive economic zone of the United States is deemed to be a reference to the Ronald Wilson Reagan Exclusive Economic Zone of the United States

Summary: This bill designates the U.S. exclusive economic zone (as established by Presidential Proclamation Numbered 5030, dated March 10, 1983) as the "Ronald Wilson Reagan Exclusive Economic Zone of the United States."
Fair Access to Health Care Act of 2015

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to adjust the phaseout of the health insurance tax credit for geographic variations in the cost-of-living. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair Access to Health Care Act of 2015 2. Phaseout of health insurance tax credit adjusted to take into account geographic variation in the cost-of-living (a) In general Section 36B(b) (4) Geographic adjustment for cost-of-living (A) In general In the case of a taxpayer whose principal place of residence for any taxable year is located in a high cost area, there shall be substituted the specified percentage 400 percent (B) High cost area For purposes of this paragraph, the term high cost area (C) Specified percentage For purposes of this paragraph, the term specified percentage (D) SPM For purposes of this paragraph— (i) In general The term SPM (ii) National average SPM The national average SPM shall be determined without regard to Alaska and Hawaii. (iii) Determination for taxable year based on preceding calendar year SPM with respect to any taxable year shall be determined on the basis of the calendar year preceding the calendar year in which the taxable year begins. (E) SPM adjustment For purposes of this paragraph, the term SPM adjustment (F) Alternative measure of cost-of-living If the Secretary determines that another measure of cost-of-living is more appropriate than the SPM for purposes of this paragraph, the Secretary shall use such measure in lieu of the SPM. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2014.

Summary: Fair Access to Health Care Act of 2015 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the health care insurance premium assistance tax credit, to adjust by a specified percentage the poverty line cap used to determine the eligibility of low-income taxpayers whose principal residence is located in a high cost area for such credit. The bill defines "specified percentage" as the product of 400% (the current poverty line cap) and the Supplemental Poverty Measure for high cost areas as determined by the Bureau of the Census.
Health IT Modernization for Underserved Communities Act of 2015

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to extend to physician assistants eligibility for Medicaid incentive payments for the adoption and use of certified electronic health records, whether or not such physician assistants practice at a rural health center or Federally qualified health center. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Health IT Modernization for Underserved Communities Act of 2015 2. Extending physician assistant eligibility for Medicaid electronic health record incentive payments (a) In general Section 1903(t)(3)(B)(v) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396b(t)(3)(B)(v) insofar as the assistant is practicing in a rural health clinic that is led by a physician assistant or is practicing in a Federally qualified health center that is so led (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to payments made for calendar quarters beginning on or after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: Health IT Modernization for Underserved Communities Act of 2015 Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to extend to physician assistants eligibility for Medicaid electronic health record incentive payments, regardless of whether or not such physician assistants practice at a rural health center that is led by a physician assistant or in a federally qualified health center.
Health Insurance Freedom Act of 2015

To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to allow individuals to opt out of the minimum required health benefits by permitting health insurance issuers to offer qualified health plans that offer alternative benefits to the minimum essential health benefits otherwise required, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Health Insurance Freedom Act of 2015 2. Permitting health insurance issuers to offer qualified health plans with alternative health benefits so individuals can opt out of minimum essential health benefits Section 1301 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18021 (1) in subsection (a)(1)(B), by inserting subject to paragraph (3), (B) (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) Permitting alternative benefits (A) In general Notwithstanding subsection (a)(1)(B) or any other provision of this Act, a health insurance issuer may offer, both through an Exchange and outside of an Exchange, health insurance coverage that— (i) provides the essential health benefits package described in subsection (a) of section 1302, other than the minimum benefits required under subsection (b) of such section and the level of coverage required under subsection (c) of such section; and (ii) meets such Federal and State benefit requirements as otherwise applied as of October 1, 2013, in the State in which the coverage is offered. (B) Treatment (i) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2), health insurance coverage that is offered under paragraph (1) shall be treated as a qualified health plan for purposes of this Act (and the amendments made by this Act), including constituting minimum essential coverage for purposes of section 5000A(f)(1) (ii) Not eligible for subsidies; not treated as a bronze, silver, gold, or platinum plan Such health insurance coverage shall not— (I) be treated as a qualified health plan for purposes of applying section 36B (II) be treated as a bronze, silver, gold, or platinum plan or be taken into account in applying section 36B(b)(3)(B) of such Code. .

Summary: Health Insurance Freedom Act of 2015 This bill amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to allow health insurance that meets state and federal benefit requirements as of October 1, 2013, to be sold on health insurance exchanges. Such insurance fulfills an individual's requirement to maintain minimum essential coverage but is not eligible for premium assistance and is not treated as a bronze, silver, gold, or platinum plan. Currently, health insurance must provide the essential health benefits to be sold on health insurance exchanges and fulfill an individual's requirement to maintain minimum essential coverage.
Military LAND Act

To amend the National Historic Preservation Act to provide that if the head of the agency managing Federal property objects to the inclusion of certain property on the National Register or its designation as a National Historic Landmark for reasons of national security, the Federal property shall be neither included nor designated until the objection is withdrawn, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Military Land and National Defense Act Military LAND Act 2. Amendments to the National Historic Preservation Act Section 101(a) of the National Historic Preservation Act ( 16 U.S.C. 470a(a) (1) In paragraph (2)— (A) in subparagraph (E), by striking ; and (B) in subparagraph (F), by striking the period and inserting ; and (C) by adding at the end the following: (G) notifying the Committee on Natural Resources of the United States House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate if the property is owned by the Federal Government when the property is being considered for inclusion on the National Register, for designation as a National Historic Landmark, or for nomination to the World Heritage List. . (2) By redesignating paragraphs (7) and (8) as paragraphs (8) and (9), respectively. (3) By inserting after paragraph (6) the following: (7) If the head of the agency managing any Federal property objects to such inclusion or designation for reasons of national security, such as any impact the inclusion or designation would have on use of the property for military training or readiness purposes, that Federal property shall be neither included on the National Register nor designated as a National Historic Landmark until the objection is withdrawn. . (4) By adding after paragraph (9) (as so redesignated by paragraph (2) of this section) the following: (10) The Secretary shall promulgate regulations to allow for expedited removal of Federal property listed on the National Register of Historic Places if the managing agency of that Federal property submits to the Secretary a written request to remove the Federal property from the National Register of Historic Places for reasons of national security, such as any impact the inclusion or designation would have on use of the property for military training or readiness purposes. .

Summary: Military Land and National Defense Act or the Military LAND Act Amends the National Historic Preservation Act to require the Secretary of the Interior to notify the House Committee on Natural Resources and the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources if a property owned by the federal government is being considered for inclusion on the National Register, for designation as a National Historic Landmark, or for nomination to the World Heritage List. Prohibits such inclusion or designation of federal property if the head of any federal agency managing such property objects to such inclusion or designation for national security reasons.
Small Business and Community Investments Expansion Act of 2015

To amend the Federal Home Loan Bank Act to expand the purposes of advances and collateral available to community development financial institutions. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the The Small Business and Community Investments Expansion Act of 2015 2. Expanding the purposes of advances and collateral available to community development financial institutions Section 10(a) of the Federal Home Loan Bank Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1430(a) (1) in paragraph (2)(B), by inserting or community development financial institution (as defined in section 103 of the Riegle Community Development and Regulatory Improvement Act of 1994 ( 12 U.S.C. 4702 community financial institution (2) in paragraph (3)(E), by inserting or community development financial institution (as defined in section 103 of the Riegle Community Development and Regulatory Improvement Act of 1994 ( 12 U.S.C. 4702 community financial institution

Summary: Small Business and Community Investments Expansion Act of 2015 Amends the Federal Home Loan Bank Act to authorize Federal Home Loan Banks to make long-term secured advances to their members to provide funds to community development financial institutions. Requires a Bank, at the time of origination or renewal of a loan or advance, to obtain and maintain a security interest in collateral eligible pursuant to any secured loan for any community development financial institution.
Veterans Beneficiary Fraud Enforcement Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to limit the designation of certain Department of Veterans Affairs employees as beneficiaries under Veterans’ Group Life Insurance, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Beneficiary Fraud Enforcement Act 2. Limitation on designation of Department of Veterans Affairs employees as beneficiaries of insured’s Veterans’ Group Life Insurance (a) Limitation on designation of beneficiaries (1) In general Subsection (d) of section 1977 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (A) by striking Any amount (1) Any amount (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) An insured under Veterans’ Group Life Insurance may not designate as a beneficiary for such insurance any employee of the Department who is in a position of trust with the insured, as determined by the Secretary, including any doctor, caregiver, or caseworker working directly with the insured, unless such employee is the spouse, child, parent, or other next of kin of the insured. . (2) Applicability Paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of section 1977 of title 38, United States Code, shall apply with respect to Veterans’ Group Life Insurance issued on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Reporting of suspected beneficiary fraud Such section is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (i) The Secretary shall refer to an appropriate legal authority any incident of suspected or alleged fraud relating to the designation of any beneficiary under any Veterans’ Group Life Insurance. .

Summary: Veterans Beneficiary Fraud Enforcement Act This bill prohibits a Veterans' Group Life Insurance insuree from designating as a beneficiary any Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employee who is in a position of trust with the insured. (Such prohibition includes any doctor, caregiver, or caseworker working directly with the insured, unless such employee is the insured's spouse, child, parent, or other next of kin.) The VA shall refer to an appropriate legal authority any incident of suspected or alleged fraud relating to a beneficiary designation under any Veterans' Group Life Insurance.
Armor-Piercing Bullets Act of 2015

To enact into law a framework for deciding whether certain projectiles are primarily intended for sporting purposes 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Armor-Piercing Bullets Act of 2015 2. Framework for deciding whether certain projectiles are primarily intended for sporting purposes Section 921(a)(17) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (D) (i) For purposes of subparagraph (C), a .22 caliber projectile that otherwise would be armor piercing ammunition shall be considered to be primarily intended to be used for sporting purposes if the projectile weighs 40 grains or less and is loaded into a rimfire cartridge. (ii) (I) (aa) Except as provided in clause (i), a projectile that otherwise would be armor piercing ammunition shall, for purposes of subparagraph (C), be considered to be primarily intended to be used for sporting purpose if the projectile is loaded into a cartridge for which the only handgun that is readily available in the ordinary channels of commercial trade is a single shot handgun, subject to subclause (II). (bb) In subclause (aa), the term single shot handgun (II) For purposes of subparagraph (C), the Attorney General may treat a projectile as not primarily intended to be used for sporting purposes if substantial evidence exists that the projectile is not primarily intended to be used for sporting purposes. .

Summary: Armor-Piercing Bullets Act of 2015 Amends the federal criminal code to provide that: (1) a .22 caliber projectile that would otherwise constitute "armor piercing ammunition" shall be considered to be primarily intended to be used for sporting purposes (and thus excluded from the definition of "armor piercing ammunition" for purposes of federal firearms provisions) if the projectile weighs 40 grains or less and is loaded into a rimfire cartridge, and (2) a projectile that would otherwise constitute "armor piercing ammunition" shall be considered to be primarily intended to be used for a sporting purpose if the projectile is loaded into a cartridge for which the only handgun that is readily available in the ordinary channels of commercial trade is a single shot handgun. Defines a "single shot handgun" as a break-open or bolt action handgun that can accept only a single cartridge manually and that does not accept or use a magazine or other ammunition feeding device, excluding a pocket pistol or derringer-type firearm. Authorizes the Attorney General to treat a projectile as not primarily intended to be used for sporting purposes if substantial evidence exists that the projectile is not primarily intended to be used for such purposes.