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21st Century Visa Vetting Act

To permit the Secretary of Homeland Security to search open source information to determine if an alien is inadmissible to the United States and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the 21st Century Visa Vetting Act 2. Authority to search open source information related to aliens applying for admission to the United States (a) Authority Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, the Secretary of Homeland Security may search open source information, including Internet sites and social media postings, of an alien who applies for a visa to enter the United States to determine if the alien is inadmissible under section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1182 (b) Effective date This section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and apply to any alien who applies for a visa on or after that date.

Summary: 21st Century Visa Vetting Act This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security to search open source information, including Internet sites and social media postings, of an alien who applies for a visa to enter the United States to determine if the alien is inadmissible under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
SNAP Work Opportunities and Veteran Protection Act of 2015

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to modify the exception to the work requirement. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the SNAP Work Opportunities and Veteran Protection Act of 2015 2. Amendments to the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (a) Work requirement Section 6(o)(3) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2015(o)(3) (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (E) as clauses (i) through (v), respectively, and indenting appropriately; (2) by striking the paragraph designation and heading and all that follows through Paragraph (2) (3) Exceptions (A) In general Paragraph (2) ; (3) in clause (iv) of subparagraph (A) (as so redesignated), by striking or (4) in clause (v) of subparagraph (A) (as so redesignated), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or (5) by adding at the end the following: (vi) not offered a position in a program described in subparagraph (B) or (C) of paragraph (2). (B) Work requirements for certain veterans (i) In general The work requirements under paragraph (2) shall not apply to a veteran (as defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code) if the veteran— (I) is participating in a program administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs or a State to further employment or rehabilitation goals, including— (aa) an employment program; (bb) a compensated work therapy program; (cc) a mental or physical rehabilitation program; (dd) a nonemployment- (ee) a program designed to help veterans transition to full- or part-time employment; and (II) demonstrates participation, if participation is less than 20 hours per week, in the program to the fullest extent that— (aa) the veteran is physically able; and (bb) the program allows. (ii) Exemption from 3-month limit The 3-month limit under paragraph (2) shall not apply to a veteran who meets the requirements described in clause (i). . (b) Funding of employment and training programs Section 16(h)(1)(E) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2025(h)(1)(E) (1) in clause (i)(I), by striking section 6(o)(3) any of clauses (i) through (v) of section 6(o)(3)(A) or under section 6(o)(3)(B) (2) in clause (ii)(II), by striking section 6(o)(3) any of clauses (i) through (v) of section 6(o)(3)(A) or under section 6(o)(3)(B) 3. Effective date This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the first day of the first fiscal year that begins after the date of enactment of this Act.

Summary: SNAP Work Opportunities and Veteran Protection Act of 2015 This bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to exempt Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) beneficiaries from work requirements if they are not offered a position in a state job training or workfare program. The bill also exempts from work requirements veterans who are participating in certain programs administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs or a state to further employment or rehabilitation goals. The bill permits the Department of Agriculture to allocate specified funds to states for the employment programs.
A bill making appropriations to address the heroin and opioid drug abuse epidemic for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes.

Making appropriations to address the heroin and opioid drug abuse epidemic for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes. That the following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes, namely: I Law enforcement programs DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Office of Justice Programs State and local law enforcement assistance For an additional amount for State and local law enforcement assistance Provided 2 U.S.C. 901(b)(2)(A)(i) Community Oriented Policing Services Community oriented policing services programs For an additional amount for Community Oriented Policing Services Programs Provided 2 U.S.C. 901(b)(2)(A)(i) II Department of Health and Human Services Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Substance Abuse treatment For an additional amount for Substance Abuse Treatment Provided 2 U.S.C. 901(b)(2)(A)(i) Provided further (1) $225,000,000 is for the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment block grant program under subpart II of part B of title XIX of the Public Health Service Act; (2) $10,000,000 is for the Medication Assisted Treatment for Prescription Drug and Opioid Addiction program of the Programs of Regional and National Significance within the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment; and (3) $5,000,000 is for the Recovery Community Services program of the Programs of Regional and National Significance within the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. Substance abuse prevention For an additional amount for Substance Abuse Prevention Provided 2 U.S.C. 901(b)(2)(A)(i) Mental Health For an additional amount for Mental Health Provided 2 U.S.C. 901(b)(2)(A)(i) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Injury prevention and control For an additional amount for Injury Prevention and Control Provided 2 U.S.C. 901(b)(2)(A)(i) National Institutes of Health National Institute on Drug Abuse For an additional amount for the National Institute on Drug Abuse Provided 2 U.S.C. 901(b)(2)(A)(i) Office of the Secretary Public health and social services emergency fund For an additional amount for the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund Provided 2 U.S.C. 901(b)(2)(A)(i)

Summary: This bill provides FY2016 supplemental appropriations for the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to address heroin and opioid drug abuse. The funds are designated as an emergency requirement, which exempts the funds from discretionary spending limits and other budget enforcement rules. For DOJ, the bill provides funds for State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance and Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) programs. For HHS, the bill provides funds for: the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health, and the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund.
ACE Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the contribution limit for Coverdell education savings accounts from $2,000 to $5,000, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Allocating for Children's Education Act ACE Act 2. Coverdell account contribution limitation increase (a) In general Clause (iii) of section 530(b)(1)(A) $2,000 $5,000 (b) Conforming amendment Subparagraph (A) of section 4973(e)(1) $2,000 $5,000 (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. 3. Inclusion of athletic equipment in qualified elementary and secondary education expenses (a) In general Clause (i) of section 530(b)(3)(A) other equipment other equipment (including athletic equipment) (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: Allocating for Children's Education Act or the ACE Act Amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to Coverdale education savings accounts, to: (1) increase from $2,000 to $5,000 the maximum allowable contribution to such accounts in a taxable year, and (2) allow distributions from such accounts for the purchase of athletic equipment at elementary and secondary schools.
National Child Protection Training Act

To improve the training of child protection professionals. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Child Protection Training Act 2. Establishment of regional training centers (a) Regional training centers The Attorney General, acting through the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention and in coordination with the National Child Protection Training Center, shall establish a program to sustain not less than 4 regional training centers affiliated with institutions of higher education. (b) Responsibilities The regional training centers described in subsection (a) shall— (1) develop model undergraduate curricula on recognizing and responding to cases of child maltreatment that is interdisciplinary and that, at a minimum, consists of a 3-course certificate program or minor degree; (2) develop model graduate curricula on recognizing and responding to cases of child maltreatment for medical schools, law schools, seminaries, and other institutions of higher education that instruct students likely to become child protection professionals or other professionals required by law to report cases of child maltreatment; (3) after approval by the Attorney General, disseminate model undergraduate and graduate child maltreatment curricula to institutions of higher education, including graduate schools, law schools, and medical schools; (4) develop laboratory (5) assist communities in developing evidence-based prevention programs; and (6) assist States in developing and maintaining forensic interview training programs. (c) Definition In this section, the term institution of higher education 20 U.S.C. 1001(a)

Summary: National Child Protection Training Act This bill directs the Department of Justice's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, in coordination with the National Child Protection Training Center, to establish at least four regional training centers affiliated with institutions of higher education (IHEs). Regional training centers must:  develop model undergraduate and graduate child maltreatment curricula for distribution to IHEs, develop laboratory training facilities for students preparing for and professionals engaged in child protection careers, and promote evidence-based prevention programs in communities and forensic interview training programs in states.
Obamacare Tax Transparency Act

To amend the Public Health Service Act to require the disclosure of the portion of health insurance premiums attributable to the health insurance tax. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Obamacare Tax Transparency Act 2. Disclosure of portion of premium attributable to health insurance tax (a) Findings Congress makes the following findings: (1) The health insurance tax under section 9010 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) is one of the largest tax increases under the ACA. In the most recent Budget and Economic Outlook, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projected that the health insurance tax will accrue $159,000,000,000 over 10 years (2016–2025) through yearly, increasing fees on most health insurance providers. (2) According to the CBO, new fees under the ACA—including the health insurance tax— would be largely passed through to consumers in the form of higher premiums for private coverage (3) Families and small businesses are frequently unaware that their premium payments are higher due to the health insurance tax. (b) Purpose It is the purpose of this Act to provide consumers with a transparent account of the portion of their premium that is attributable to the health insurance tax under section 9010 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. (c) Disclosure Subpart 1 of part A of title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300gg et seq. (1) by redesignating the second section 2709 ( 42 U.S.C. 300gg–9 (2) by adding at the end the following: 2709–2. Disclosure of portion of premium attributable to health insurance tax (a) In general Each covered entity shall disclose to any individual or employer who pays a premium for health insurance in the individual or group market the portion of such premium which is attributable to the fee imposed under section 9010 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. (b) Manner of disclosure (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2), in any case in which the covered entity provides a monthly or annual premium statement or bill, the disclosure made under subsection (a) shall be made on such statement or bill. (2) Group market In the case of a covered entity that provides coverage in the large group market or small group market (as defined in section 2791(e)), the disclosure made under subsection (a) may be made to the employer who maintains such plan. (c) Prohibition on regulations The Secretary may not promulgate regulations with respect to the form or manner of any disclosure required under this section. (d) Definitions For purposes of this section, the terms covered entity health insurance .

Summary: Obamacare Tax Transparency Act This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require health insurers to disclose to individuals and employers who pay health insurance premiums the portion of premiums attributable to the annual fee imposed on health insurers.
Women Airforce Service Pilot Arlington Inurnment Restoration Act of 2016

To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the burial of the cremated remains of persons who served as Women’s Air Forces Service Pilots in Arlington National Cemetery, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Women Airforce Service Pilot Arlington Inurnment Restoration Act of 2016 2. Burial of cremated remains of Women’s Air Forces Service Pilots in Arlington National Cemetery (a) In general Section 2410 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (c) (1) The Secretary of the Army shall ensure that under such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe, the cremated remains of any person described in paragraph (2) are eligible for inurnment in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors. (2) A person described in this paragraph is a person whose service as a member of the Women's Air Forces Service Pilots is considered to be active duty service pursuant to section 401 of the GI Bill Improvement Act of 1977 ( Public Law 95–202 38 U.S.C. 106 . (b) Applicability The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to a person who dies before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Women Airforce Service Pilot Arlington Inurnment Restoration Act of 2016 This bill directs the Department of the Army to ensure that the cremated remains of persons who served as Women's Air Forces Service Pilots are eligible for inurnment in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors.
Ensuring Integrity in the IRS Workforce Act of 2016

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service from rehiring any employee of the Internal Revenue Service who was involuntarily separated from service for misconduct. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ensuring Integrity in the IRS Workforce Act of 2016 2. Prohibition on rehiring any employee of the Internal Revenue Service who was involuntarily separated from service for misconduct (a) In general Section 7804 (d) Prohibition on rehiring employees involuntarily separated The Commissioner may not employ any individual previously employed by the Commissioner who was removed for misconduct under this subchapter or chapter 43 or chapter 75 26 U.S.C. 7804 . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to any employee removed from employment before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: Ensuring Integrity in the IRS Workforce Act of 2016 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from rehiring any individual who was previously employed by the IRS but was removed for misconduct or whose employment was terminated for cause.
Repeal ID Act of 2016

To amend the Real ID Act of 2005 to repeal provisions requiring uniform State driver’s licenses and State identification cards, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Repeal ID Act of 2016 2. Repeal of requirements for uniform State driver's licenses and State identification cards (a) Repeal Title II of the Real ID Act of 2005 (division B of Public Law 109–13 (b) Conforming amendments (1) Criminal code Section 1028(a)(8) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking false or actual authentication features false identification features (2) Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 Section 7212 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 ( Public Law 108–458

Summary: Repeal ID Act of 2016 This bill repeals title II (Improved Security for Driver's Licenses and Personal Identification Cards) of the REAL ID Act of 2005.
Cuban Immigrant Work Opportunity Act of 2016

To provide that certain Cuban entrants are ineligible to receive refugee assistance, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cuban Immigrant Work Opportunity Act of 2016 2. Certain Cubans ineligible for refugee assistance (a) In general Title V of the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980 ( 8 U.S.C. 1522 (1) in the title heading, by striking Cuban and (2) in section 501— (A) by striking Cuban and (B) in subsection (d), by striking Cuban or (C) in subsection (e)— (i) in paragraph (1)— (I) by striking Cuban/ (II) by striking Cuba or (ii) in paragraph (2), by striking Cuba or (b) Conforming amendments (1) Personal responsibility and work opportunity reconciliation act of 1996 Section 403(d) of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 ( 8 U.S.C. 1613(d) (A) in the subsection heading, by striking Cuban and (B) by striking 1980, for Cuban and Haitian entrants 1980 ( 8 U.S.C. 1522 (2) Immigration and nationality act Section 245A(h)(2)(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1255a(h)(2)(A) Cuban and (c) Applicability The amendments made by this section shall only apply to nationals of Cuba who enter the United States on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. 3. Report Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of the Social Security Administration shall submit a report to Congress that describes the methods by which the provision described in section 416.215 of title 20, Code of Federal Regulations, is being enforced.

Summary: Cuban Immigrant Work Opportunity Act of 2016 This bill amends the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980, the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, and the Immigration and Nationality Act to make Cuban nationals who enter the United States on or after the enactment of this Act ineligible for refugee/parolee assistance. The Inspector General of the Social Security Administration shall report to Congress on methods for enforcing the loss of eligibility under title XVI (Supplemental Security Income for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled) of the Social Security Act by persons who are absent from the United States for at least one month.
Advancing Standards in Regenerative Medicine Act

To support the establishment of a Standards Coordinating Body in Regenerative Medicine and Advanced Therapies. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Advancing Standards in Regenerative Medicine Act 2. Support for the establishment of a standards coordinating body in regenerative medicine and advanced therapies Subchapter A of chapter V of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 351 et seq. 506G. Coordinating body in regenerative medicine and advanced therapies (a) In general The Secretary, in consultation with stakeholders, including regenerative medicine product manufacturers and clinical trial sponsors, contract manufacturers, academic institutions, standard setting organizations, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and other relevant Federal agencies, as appropriate, shall facilitate establishment of a public-private Standards Coordinating Body in Regenerative Medicine and Advanced Therapies. (b) Function of standards coordinating body Upon establishment of the Standards Coordinating Body in Regenerative Medicine and Advanced Therapies under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) identify opportunities for the development of laboratory regulatory science research and documentary standards that the Secretary determines would support the development, evaluation, and review of regenerative medicine products; and (2) work with such Standards Coordinating Body, as appropriate, in the development of standards described in paragraph (1). (c) Guidance The Secretary shall issue guidance, as appropriate, on how standards may be used in regulatory review for regenerative medicine and advanced therapies. (d) Definition For purposes of this section, the term regenerative medicine and advanced therapies (e) No additional funds The Secretary shall carry out this section using funds otherwise made available to the Food and Drug Administration. No additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section. .

Summary: Advancing Standards in Regenerative Medicine Act This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to facilitate the establishment of a public-private Standards Coordinating Body in Regenerative Medicine and Advanced Therapies. The FDA must work with this body to develop standards to support the development and review of regenerative medicine products.
Alternative Ammunition Manufacturing Act

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for the disposition, within 60 days, of an application to exempt a projectile from classification as armor piercing ammunition. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Alternative Ammunition Manufacturing Act 2. Deadline for decision on application to exempt projectile from classification as armor piercing ammunition Section 921(a)(17) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (D) (i) An application to exempt a projectile from classification as armor piercing ammunition, that is received by the Attorney General on or after August 1, 2011, is deemed approved if the Attorney General does not disapprove the application within 60 days after the later of— (I) the date the application is so received; or (II) the date of the enactment of this subparagraph. (ii) If the Attorney General disapproves such an application, the Attorney General shall provide the applicant, in writing, with detailed findings of fact and the reasons for the disapproval. .

Summary: Alternative Ammunition Manufacturing Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to deem an application received on or after August 1, 2011, to exempt a projectile from classification as armor piercing ammunition to be approved if the Department of Justice (DOJ) does not disapprove it within 60 days after the later of the date the application is received or the date of this bill's enactment. DOJ shall provide an applicant with detailed findings of fact and the reasons for disapproving an application.