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Energy and Water Research Integration Act of 2016

Bill: 114-hr-5979
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2016-09-09 in the House
Policy area: Water Resources Development
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Advisory bodies
Congressional oversight
Department of Energy
Energy efficiency and conservation
Energy research
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Executive agency funding and structure
Government information and archives
Water quality
Water storage
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: 

Energy and Water Research Integration Act of 2016

 
 This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to integrate water considerations into its energy research, development, and demonstration programs and projects by: (1) advancing energy and energy efficiency technologies and practices that meet the objectives of minimizing freshwater withdrawal and consumption, increasing water use efficiency, and utilizing nontraditional water sources with efforts to improve the quality of the water from those sources; (2) considering the effects climate variability may have on water supplies and quality for energy generation and fuel production; and (3) improving the understanding of the energy required to provide reliable water supplies and the water required to provide reliable energy supplies.
 
DOE shall develop and update every five years a strategic plan to carry out the integration.
 
DOE shall establish an Energy-Water Subcommittee of the Energy Advisory Board to promote and enable improved energy and water resource data collection, reporting, and technological innovation.
 
This bill shall not be construed to require state, tribal, or local governments to take any action that may result in an increased financial burden by restricting their water use.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: Introduced in House
Mark Takai Atomic Veterans Healthcare Parity Act

Bill: 114-hr-5980
Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Introduced: 2016-09-09 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: 

Mark Takai Atomic Veterans Healthcare Parity Act

 
This bill includes veterans who participated in the cleanup of Enewetak Atoll in the Marshall Islands between January 1, 1977, and December 31, 1980, as radiation exposed veterans for purposes of the Department of Veterans Affairs presumption of service-connection for specified cancers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: Introduced in House
Mobile Medical Immigrant Health Improvement Act of 2016

Bill: 114-hr-5981
Sponsor: Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]
Introduced: 2016-09-09 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: 

Mobile Medical Immigrant Health Improvement Act of 2016

 
This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to permit the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide support to partnerships between hospitals and other local health care facilities to improve access to mobile medical health care services for individuals present in the United States who are not citizens or nationals. (Mobile medical health care services are provided in a moveable vehicle or a non-permanent clinic.) In providing such support, HHS must give priority to areas with a high ratio of such individuals to citizens and nationals. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: Introduced in House
Small Business Relief from Disease Induced Economic Hardship Act of 2016

Bill: 114-hr-5986
Sponsor: Rep. Curbelo, Carlos [R-FL-26]
Introduced: 2016-09-09 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Disaster relief and insurance
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: 

Small Business Relief from Disease Induced Economic Hardship Act of 2016

 
This bill amends the Small Business Act with respect to Small Business Administration disaster assistance to expand the definition of &quot;disaster&quot; to include the onset of transmissible diseases for which the federal government issues a public health advisory or declaration.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: Introduced in House
To provide for recreational access for floating cabins on the Tennessee River System, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hr-5987
Sponsor: Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11]
Introduced: 2016-09-09 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Alabama
Georgia
Government corporations and government-sponsored enterprises
Kentucky
Lakes and rivers
Licensing and registrations
Marine and inland water transportation
Mississippi
North Carolina
Outdoor recreation
Tennessee
Tennessee Valley Authority
Transportation safety and security
User charges and fees
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: 
This bill authorizes the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to approve and allow the construction and use of a floating cabin (a watercraft or other floating structure primarily designed and used for human habitation or occupation and not primarily designed or used for navigation or transportation on water) on TVA waters if: (1) such cabin is maintained by the owner to reasonable health, safety, and environmental standards; and (2) the TVA has authorized the use of recreational vessels on such waters. The TVA may levy necessary and reasonable fees on the owners of such cabins.
 
The TVA may not require removal of floating cabins located on TVA waters on the date of enactment of this bill for specified periods after enactment of this bill and must allow continued use of such cabins that meet the requirements of this bill for the duration of such periods.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: Introduced in House
Remedies for Refusal of Repatriation Act

Bill: 114-hr-5988
Sponsor: Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2]
Introduced: 2016-09-09 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Citizenship and naturalization
Congressional oversight
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Government information and archives
Immigration status and procedures
Terrorism
Violent crime
Visas and passports

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: 

Remedies for Refusal of Repatriation Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish procedures for determining whether a foreign government systematically and unreasonably refuses or delays the repatriation of its nationals who: (1) have been ordered deported by the United States; and (2) have been convicted of a felony or a crime of violence or are a threat to national security or public safety.
 
Upon determining that a country does refuse or delay repatriation of its citizens, DHS shall notify the Department of State and the two departments shall meet with the country's representatives and notify them that the United States may deny visas to their nationals. 
 
If the country continues to refuse or delay the repatriation of its nationals, the State Department shall discontinue the issuance of visas, unless DHS determines that such discontinuance is not in U.S. interests. 
 
DHS and the State Department shall list such countries on their websites.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: Introduced in House
United States and Israel Space Cooperation Act

Bill: 114-hr-5989
Sponsor: Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6]
Introduced: 2016-09-09 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: International organizations and cooperation
Israel
Middle East
Scientific communication
Space flight and exploration

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: 

United States and Israel Space Cooperation Act

 
This bill directs the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to continue to work with the Israel Space Agency in identifying and cooperatively pursuing peaceful space exploration and science initiatives in areas of mutual interest.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Space.
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: Introduced in House
To grant the Congressional Gold Medal to the troops who defended Bataan during World War II.

Bill: 114-hr-5990
Sponsor: Rep. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM-3]
Introduced: 2016-09-09 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Asia
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Philippines
Smithsonian Institution
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: 
This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the collective award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the troops from the United States and the Philippines who defended Bataan, Philippines, and were subsequently prisoners of war in recognition of their personal sacrifice and service during World War II. 
 
The medal shall be displayed at the Smithsonian Institution, which is urged to make the medal available for display at other locations associated with such troops.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: Introduced in House
Risk-Based Credit Examination Act

Bill: 114-hr-5991
Sponsor: Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2]
Introduced: 2016-09-09 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Banking and financial institutions regulation
Financial services and investments
Government studies and investigations
Securities

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: 

Risk-Based Credit Examination Act

 
This bill amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide the Securities and Exchange Commission's Office of Credit Ratings with discretion concerning the matters to review in its annual examinations of the management and activities of nationally recognized statistical rating organizations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-09
text: Introduced in House
American Job Creation and Investment Promotion Reform Act of 2016

Bill: 114-hr-5992
Sponsor: Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6]
Introduced: 2016-09-12 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Business investment and capital
Congressional oversight
Department of Homeland Security
Economic development
Employee hiring
Foreign labor
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government studies and investigations
Government trust funds
Immigration status and procedures
Infrastructure development
Manufacturing
Rural conditions and development
Securities
U.S. and foreign investments
Urban and suburban affairs and development
User charges and fees
Visas and passports

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-12
text: 

American Job Creation and Investment Promotion Reform Act of 2016

 
This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to revise EB-5 (alien immigrant investor) provisions, including regional center program provisions.
 
The bill prescribes E-B5 requirements regarding: (1) fund sources; (2) threats to the national interest; and (3) fraud, misrepresentation,and criminal misuse. 
 
Future program participation is barred for a person who knowingly participated in conduct that caused a program center's termination.
 
The EB-5 regional center program is extended through September 30, 2021.
 
EB-5 investors must be at least 18 years old.
 
The bill: (1) provides initial conditional permanent resident status for an alien investor (and the investor's spouse and children), and (2) sets aside 2,000 EB-5 visas for aliens who invest in rural areas and 2,000 EB-5 visas for aliens who invest in priority urban investment areas. 
 
A regional center shall operate within a defined geographic area and shall be consistent with the purpose of concentrating pooled investment within such area. 
 
The bill prescribes job creation requirements. 
 
Approved regional centers must give advance notice to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) of significant proposed changes to their organizational structure, ownership, or administration. 
 
U.S. nationals are included in the minimum of 10 U.S. persons for whom an EB-5 project must provide employment.
 
Only a U.S. national or lawfully admitted permanent resident may be involved with a regional center. 
 
A regional center shall monitor and supervise all offers, purchases, and sales of securities made by associated parties to ensure compliance with U.S. securities laws. 
 
The bill establishes the EB-5 Integrity Fund. 
 
The bill prescribes fund source and gift restrictions.
 
Minimum investment amounts are increased.
 
The bill authorizes concurrent filing of EB-5 petitions and applications for adjustment to conditional lawful permanent resident status. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
action_date: 2016-09-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2016-09-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-12
text: Introduced in House
Congressional Accountability Now Act

Bill: 114-hr-5993
Sponsor: Rep. Ashford, Brad [D-NE-2]
Introduced: 2016-09-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-12
text: 

Congressional Accountability Now Act or the CAN Act

 
This bill prohibits the use of funds: (1) for the official travel expenses of a Member of Congress or legislative branch employee for airline accomodations that are not coach-class, (2) for the long-term leasing of a vehicle by a Member of Congress, and (3) for a Member's official mail other than a document transmitted under official letterhead. 
 
The bill amends the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 to reduce the annual rate of pay for Members of Congress by 10%.
 
This bill excludes Members of Congress from further coverage under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and the Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS). This exclusion does not apply to the Vice President. 
 
Nothing in this bill shall: (1) be considered to nullify, modify, or otherwise affect any right, entitlement, or benefit under CSRS or FERS for any Member covering any period before its enactment; or (2) affect the eligibility of a Member to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan.
 
Members currently covered by CSRS or FERS may elect to retain such coverage by giving written notice within 90 days after enactment of this bill. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-12
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2016-09-12
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2016-09-12
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2016-09-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-12
text: Introduced in House
Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel Incentive Extension Act of 2016

Bill: 114-hr-5994
Sponsor: Rep. Black, Diane [R-TN-6]
Introduced: 2016-09-12 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Income tax credits
Motor fuels
Sales and excise taxes

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-12
text: 

Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel Incentive Extension Act of 2016 

 
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend through 2018: (1) the income tax credit for biodiesel and renewable diesel used as fuel, (2) the excise tax credit for biodiesel mixtures, and (3) the payments that are equivalent to the biodiesel mixture excise tax credit. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2016-09-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-12
text: Introduced in House
Halt Arms and Promote Peace in South Sudan Act

Bill: 114-hr-5996
Sponsor: Rep. Rooney, Thomas J. [R-FL-17]
Introduced: 2016-09-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-12
text: 

Halt Arms and Promote Peace in South Sudan Act

 
This bill expresses the sense of Congress with respect to the civil war in South Sudan.
 
The bill: (1) requires a validated license to export dual use goods or technology to South Sudan, and (2) prohibitis issuing an export license to South Sudan for any item on the United States Munitions List.
 
The bill provides that the Department of State should seek to engage with relevant institutions to impose coordinated asset blocking and travel ban sanctions on persons who have violated a cease fire in South Sudan or who knowingly transferred arms to any party to hostilities in that country.
 
The President shall direct the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations to use U.S. influence to seek: (1) imposition of targeted sanctions against all parties to hostilities in South Sudan, and (2) an arms embargo against the government of South Sudan and all other parties to hostilities in that country.
 
Upon making a determination that a cease fire exists and progress toward implementing the agreement is being made, the State Department shall: (1) develop a strategy to strengthen food security in South Sudan, (2) assess South Sudan's participation in the Feed the Future initiative, and (3) facilitate South Sudan's participation in the Power Africa and the Trade Africa programs.
 
The President shall report on: (1) the imposition of such sanctions, and (2) activities and finances of persons supplying arms to South Sudan.
 
The State Department shall report on: (1) progress towards peace in South Sudan, and (2) atrocities committed during the civil war in South Sudan.
 
The Department of the Treasury shall determine whether South Sudan is a jurisdiction of primary money laundering concern.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2016-09-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2016-09-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2016-09-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-12
text: Introduced in House
Bronzeville-Black Metropolis National Heritage Area Act

Bill: 114-hr-5997
Sponsor: Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]
Introduced: 2016-09-12 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Historic sites and heritage areas
Historical and cultural resources
Illinois
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-12
text: 

Bronzeville-Black Metropolis National Heritage Area Act

 
This bill establishes the Bronzeville-Black Metropolis National Heritage Area in Chicago, Illinois.
 
The Black Metropolis National Heritage Area Commission shall be the local coordinating entity for the heritage area and shall submit a management plan for the heritage area.
 
The authority of the Department of the Interior to provide financial assistance to the heritage area expires 15 years after the enactment of this bill.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2016-09-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2016-09-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-12
text: Introduced in House