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Passenger Train Derailment Prevention Act

Bill: 114-hr-4050
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Sean Patrick [D-NY-18]
Introduced: 2015-11-17 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Congressional oversight
Department of Transportation
Government information and archives
Railroads
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2015-11-17
text: 

Passenger Train Derailment Prevention Act

 
This bill requires each railroad carrier on whose tracks an entity provides regularly scheduled intercity rail passenger transportation or commuter rail passenger transportation to submit to the Department of Transportation (DOT) a list identifying each curve, bridge, tunnel, or other location where the maximum authorized operating speed for such a passenger train is at least 20 miles per hour less than the maximum approach speed. DOT must provide such information, along with a list of any additional track locations that DOT identifies as dangerous, to specified congressional committees.
 
DOT shall exercise its emergency authority to require:
 
 
each such entity using a train equipped with an automatic train control system to modify such system to automatically slow down the train if it fails to comply with applicable maximum authorized speed limits at such locations,
 
 each such entity using a train not equipped with such system to provide that the train movement through such locations be made with a second qualified crew member in the cab of the controlling locomotive or with constant communication between the locomotive engineer and an additional crew member in the body of the train, and 
 
 each such railroad carrier to install additional wayside signage along the carrier's tracks alerting engineers and conductors of the maximum authorized passenger train speed.
 
 
DOT may exempt from these requirements any segment of track for which operations are governed by a certified positive train control system or equivalent safety technology.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-11-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
action_date: 2015-11-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2015-11-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-11-17
text: Introduced in House
District of Columbia Federal Officials Residency Equality Act of 2015

Bill: 114-hr-4051
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2015-11-17 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
District of Columbia
Federal district courts
Judges
Judicial procedure and administration
Law enforcement officers
State and local courts

Summary:
action_date: 2015-11-17
text: 

District of Columbia Federal Officials Residency Equality Act of 2015

 
This bill removes exceptions to residency requirements for federal district court judges, U.S. attorneys, and U.S. marshals serving in the District of Columbia.
 
Under the bill: (1) federal district court judges serving in the District of Columbia must reside in the District of Columbia or one of the districts for which they are appointed; and (2) U.S. attorneys and U.S. marshals appointed for the District of Columbia, and U.S. marshals for the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, must reside in the District of Columbia.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-11-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2015-11-17
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1640)
action_date: 2015-11-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-11-17
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Public Health Service Act to prioritize the treatment of veterans with traumatic brain injuries through the National Health Service Corps, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hr-4052
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]
Introduced: 2015-11-17 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health care coverage and access
Health personnel
Medical education
Mental health
Neurological disorders
Student aid and college costs
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2015-11-17
text: 
This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to revise the priorities the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) uses in assigning National Health Service Corps (NHSC) members to health professional shortage areas and awarding contracts under the NHSC Loan Repayment Program. Specifically, HHS must prioritize: (1) assignment of members to areas with a high number of veterans with ailments resulting from traumatic brain injuries, and (2) awarding contracts to health professionals receiving training or trained in addressing post-traumatic stress disorder.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-11-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2015-11-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2015-11-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-11-17
text: Introduced in House
To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants for repair and remodeling of community centers, clinics, and hospitals that serve veterans.

Bill: 114-hr-4053
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]
Introduced: 2015-11-17 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Building construction
Health facilities and institutions
Health programs administration and funding
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2015-11-17
text: 
This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs to make grants for structural repairs and remodeling to community centers, clinics, and hospitals that serve veterans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-12-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2015-11-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2015-11-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-11-17
text: Introduced in House
Ensuring Quality Education for Veterans Act

Bill: 114-hr-4054
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]
Introduced: 2015-11-17 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Education programs funding
Government lending and loan guarantees
Higher education
Military education and training
Student aid and college costs
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Summary:
action_date: 2015-11-17
text: 

Ensuring Quality Education for Veterans Act

 
This bill amends title IV (Student Assistance) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require proprietary institutions of higher education to derive not less than 10% of their revenue from sources other than title IV or the educational assistance programs of the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs, or become ineligible for title IV funding and participation in those programs. (Currently, this 90/10 rule requires these schools to derive not less than 10% of their revenue from sources other than title IV or become ineligible for title IV funding.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-03-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
action_date: 2015-12-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
action_date: 2015-11-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2015-11-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Veterans' 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: 2015-11-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Veterans' 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: 2015-11-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Veterans' 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: 2015-11-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Veterans' 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: 2015-11-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-11-17
text: Introduced in House
Hygiene Assistance for Families of Infants and Toddlers Act of 2015

Bill: 114-hr-4055
Sponsor: Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5]
Introduced: 2015-11-18 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Family services
Health programs administration and funding
Health technology, devices, supplies
Poverty and welfare assistance

Summary:
action_date: 2015-11-18
text: 

Hygiene Assistance for Families of Infants and Toddlers Act of 2015

 
This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to make grants to states to conduct demonstration projects to implement and evaluate strategies to help families address the diapering supply needs of eligible children.
 
Title XI of the Social Security Act is amended to exempt diaper benefits from the territorial payment ceiling.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-11-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
action_date: 2015-11-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2015-11-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-11-18
text: Introduced in House
Interstate Swatting Hoax Act

Bill: 114-hr-4057
Sponsor: Rep. Clark, Katherine M. [D-MA-5]
Introduced: 2015-11-18 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Emergency planning and evacuation
First responders and emergency personnel
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Law enforcement administration and funding
Postal service
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2015-11-18
text: 

Interstate Swatting Hoax Act

 
This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime to use a telecommunications system, the mails, or another facility of interstate or foreign commerce to knowingly report false or misleading information with the intent to cause an emergency law enforcement response.
 
A violator is subject to criminal and civil penalties.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-12-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2015-11-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2015-11-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-11-18
text: Introduced in House
Obamacare Full Disclosure Act

Bill: 114-hr-4058
Sponsor: Rep. Shuster, Bill [R-PA-9]
Introduced: 2015-11-18 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Employee benefits and pensions
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2015-11-18
text: 

Obamacare Full Disclosure Act

 This bill requires a form provided by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services to group health plans and health insurers as a template for a cancellation notice to include specified information under specified circumstances. The form must include a statement that an enrollee's plan or coverage was cancelled because of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) if the plan or coverage was cancelled because it did not meet PPACA requirements or because of financial losses incurred due to PPACA requirements.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-11-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2015-11-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2015-11-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-11-18
text: Introduced in House
Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act

Bill: 114-hr-4059
Sponsor: Rep. Black, Diane [R-TN-6]
Introduced: 2015-11-18 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Government information and archives
Health information and medical records
Licensing and registrations
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Medicare
Right of privacy

Summary:
action_date: 2015-11-18
text: 

Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act

 
This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to establish an Advance Directive Certification Program. Under the program, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) shall grant accreditation to advance directive vendors that meet specified accreditation criteria.
 
CMS shall establish procedures for an eligible beneficiary to register the adoption of a certified advance directive under the program. Beneficiary registration in the program shall be optional, but each eligible beneficiary who adopts and registers a certified advance directive shall receive a one-time incentive payment.
 
CMS shall provide for related education and outreach.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-11-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2015-11-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2015-11-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2015-11-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2015-11-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2015-11-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-11-18
text: Introduced in House
Imperial Valley Desert Conservation and Recreation Act of 2015

Bill: 114-hr-4060
Sponsor: Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-51]
Introduced: 2015-11-18 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Aviation and airports
California
Land transfers
Land use and conservation
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2015-11-18
text: 

Imperial Valley Desert Conservation and Recreation Act of 2015

 
This bill directs the Department of the Interior to convey to the state of California approximately 934 acres of specified public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in San Diego County in order to allow California to include it as part of the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.
 
The Department of Transportation shall seek a conveyance from Interior of approximately 3,500 acres of BLM-administered land adjacent to the Imperial County Holtville Airport in Imperial County, California, to allow the county to expand the airport. 
 
The bill establishes the Vinagre Wash Special Management Area in California, which shall consist of approximately 81,880 acres of certain public lands in Imperial County. Interior shall manage specified lands in the Management Area to preserve their character for eventual inclusion in the National Wilderness Preservation System. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-11-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2015-11-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2015-11-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-11-18
text: Introduced in House
Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2015

Bill: 114-hr-4061
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]
Introduced: 2015-11-18 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Allergies
Chemistry
Consumer affairs
Department of Health and Human Services
Food industry and services
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Government information and archives
Grain
Nutrition and diet

Summary:
action_date: 2015-11-18
text: 

Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2015

 
This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) to require the front of food packages to bear a nutrition label that complies with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations. The bill specifies principles for such regulations, including that there should be a standard, easily understood symbol system for calorie and nutrient information.
 
Only under specified conditions may the front of a food package include: (1) descriptions of whole grain content, (2) the term &quot;wheat&quot; or &quot;whole wheat,&quot; or (3) a reference to a characterizing ingredient.
 
If a food contains added coloring, non-caloric sweetener, or flavoring, that fact must be stated on the front of the package.
 
The FDA must regulate food labels that make claims about the mechanism by which a nutrient affects the body. Food manufacturers must substantiate health claims on a label upon request from the FDA. Labeling regarding trans fat and cholesterol is restricted. The FDA must establish a level of added sugars above which a food is disqualified from making health claims on the label.
 
Regarding food labels, the FDA must: (1) regulate use of &quot;natural,&quot; (2) prohibit use of &quot;healthy&quot; on certain foods, and (3) establish formatting requirements for ingredient lists.
 
Food labels must include the percent of recommended daily calories and daily added sugars per serving. Labels must disclose the amount of added sugars in teaspoons and grams.
 
Foods containing caffeine must be labeled with the amount.
 
Sesame is added to the list of major food allergens.
 
The names of major food allergens in nonpackaged food offered for sale at retail must be on a sign adjacent to the food.
 
Food manufacturers and importers must submit to the FDA for publication the information to be included on a food's label and keep this information updated.
 &quot;Artificial&quot; and &quot;synthetic&quot; are defined for purposes of the FFDCA.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-11-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2015-11-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2015-11-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-11-18
text: Introduced in House
Protecting Seniors Access to Proper Care Act of 2015

Bill: 114-hr-4062
Sponsor: Rep. Marchant, Kenny [R-TX-24]
Introduced: 2015-11-18 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health personnel
Home and outpatient care
Medicare
Prescription drugs

Summary:
action_date: 2015-11-18
text: 

Protecting Seniors Access to Proper Care Act of 2015

 
This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to allow an authorized physician or practitioner who is not enrolled as a Medicare provider to, under certain circumstances, prescribe covered drugs under the Medicare prescription drug benefit. Specifically, the physician or practitioner must not be: (1) otherwise disqualified from being enrolled; or (2) a doctor of medicine or osteopathy, unless the doctor's practice prescribes a low-volume of billings for such drugs under Medicare.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-11-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2015-11-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2015-11-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2015-11-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2015-11-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2015-11-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-11-18
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the Secretary of the Treasury to withhold social security numbers on Form 990 from public disclosure.

Bill: 114-hr-4064
Sponsor: Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]
Introduced: 2015-11-18 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Government information and archives
Right of privacy
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Summary:
action_date: 2015-11-18
text: 
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to authorize the Internal Revenue Service to withhold from public inspection any social security account number included on the information return of a tax-exempt organization (i.e., Form 990). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-11-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2015-11-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-11-18
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide for a deferral of the payment of a duty upon the sale of certain used yachts, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hr-4065
Sponsor: Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22]
Introduced: 2015-11-18 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Marine and inland water transportation
Tariffs

Summary:
action_date: 2015-11-18
text: 
This bill amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to repeal the deferral until sale of the duty on large yachts imported for sale at U.S. boat shows.
 
Any used yacht with a valid U.S. cruising license, instead, may enter, may be offered for sale in, and may remain in, the U.S. customs territory without the payment of duty, but subject to certain conditions.
 
If the used yacht, while in the U.S. customs territory, is sold to a U.S. resident:
 
 
entry of the used yacht shall be completed and duty shall be deposited with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) within 15 days after completion of the sale, and
 
by the same deadline any yacht broker or dealer involved in the sale must collect and remit that duty to the CBP.
 
 
The duty on the sale of that yacht shall be:
 
 
calculated at the applicable rate under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, and
 
based upon the yacht's value at the time of sale.
 
 
No posting of bond for this duty may be required upon the used yacht's entry into the U.S. customs territory.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-11-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2015-11-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-11-18
text: Introduced in House