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To affirm the power of the President to revoke the Presidential Medal of Freedom awarded to Bill Cosby and to provide for criminal penalties for anyone who wears or publicly displays a Presidential Medal of Freedom that has been revoked.

Bill: 114-hr-4354
Sponsor: Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-4]
Introduced: 2016-01-08 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Performing arts

Summary:
action_date: 2016-01-08
text: 
This bill expresses the sense of Congress that the President should revoke the Presidential Medal of Freedom awarded to William Henry (Bill) Cosby in 2002.
 
Additionally, it amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime to fraudulently wear or publicly display a Presidential Medal of Freedom that has been revoked. A violator is subject to a fine, up to one year in prison, or both. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2016-01-08
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2016-01-08
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2016-01-08
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2016-01-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-01-08
text: Introduced in House
Corey Jones Act of 2016

Bill: 114-hr-4355
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]
Introduced: 2016-01-08 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal justice information and records
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers

Summary:
action_date: 2016-01-08
text: 

Corey Jones Act of 2016

 
This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to require an applicant under the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program to certify that no law enforcement agency that receives COPS grant funds allows officers to conduct routine traffic stops while wearing plainclothes or while wearing plainclothes and in an unmarked police vehicle.
 
The Department of Justice may not waive this so-called plainclothes certification requirement.
 
If a law enforcement officer's conduct violates the plainclothes certification and results in serious injury or death of a person, then that person may bring a civil action against the law enforcement officer and any state, local, or tribal government that is a COPS program grantee and has direct authority over such officer.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2016-01-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2016-01-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-01-08
text: Introduced in House
Crackdown on Deadbeat Gun Dealers Act of 2016

Bill: 114-hr-4356
Sponsor: Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2]
Introduced: 2016-01-08 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Business records
Civil actions and liability
Criminal justice information and records
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Department of Justice
Firearms and explosives
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Licensing and registrations
Retail and wholesale trades

Summary:
action_date: 2016-01-08
text: 

Crackdown on Deadbeat Gun Dealers Act of 2016

 
This bill amends the federal criminal code to authorize the Department of Justice (DOJ) to inspect or examine the inventory and records of a licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer of firearms to ensure compliance with recordkeeping requirements not more than three times a year (currently, not more than once a year) without reasonable cause and a warrant. It authorizes the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to hire at least 50 additional personnel to carry out the additional inspections.
 
It increases to five years the term of imprisonment for knowingly making a false statement or representation in required firearms records. It authorizes up to 10 years' imprisonment for: (1) providing false statements or identification related to the sale or other disposition of a firearm or ammunition, or (2) selling or otherwise disposing of any firearm or ammunition to any person knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that such person is prohibited from possessing a firearm.
 
The bill authorizes DOJ to suspend a firearms license or subject a licensee to a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 for willfully violating firearms requirements or failing to have secure storage or safety devices available at any place firearms are sold to non-licensees (current law authorizes only license revocation).
 
It permits a licensed firearms importer, manufacturer, dealer, or collector who is indicted for a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year to continue to operate under the license until the date of any conviction pursuant to the indictment (currently, until any conviction pursuant to the indictment becomes final).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2016-01-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2016-01-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-01-08
text: Introduced in House
Volatility And Losses Undermining Earnings Act of 2016

Bill: 114-hr-4357
Sponsor: Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5]
Introduced: 2016-01-08 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Employee benefits and pensions

Summary:
action_date: 2016-01-08
text: 

Volatility And Losses Undermining Earnings Act of 2016

 
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to waive the minimum distribution requirements for certain defined contribution pension plans or individual retirement plans during calendar year 2016.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-01-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2016-01-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-01-08
text: Introduced in House
Student Tax Affordability and Relief Act

Bill: 114-hr-4363
Sponsor: Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8]
Introduced: 2016-01-11 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Employee benefits and pensions
Higher education
Income tax exclusion
Student aid and college costs

Summary:
action_date: 2016-01-11
text: 

Student Tax Affordability and Relief Act 

 
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from an employee's gross income, for income tax purposes, qualified student loan payment assistance provided by an employer. This assistance includes the payment of principal or interest, up to $10,000 in a taxable year, on student loan indebtedness incurred by an employee for higher education expenses. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-01-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2016-01-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-01-11
text: Introduced in House
End of Debtor's Prison Act of 2016

Bill: 114-hr-4364
Sponsor: Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41]
Introduced: 2016-01-11 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Criminal procedure and sentencing
Debt collection
Government information and archives
Law enforcement administration and funding
Public contracts and procurement
State and local government operations
User charges and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2016-01-11
text: 

End of Debtor's Prison Act of 2016 

 
This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to prohibit the Department of Justice from allocating Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program funding to a state or local government that has a contract with a person (e.g., a private probation company) who: (1) collects unpaid debt (i.e., state- or court-imposed fines or fees) from an individual placed on probation for failing to pay such debt; and (2) charges separate fees (e.g., monthly fees) to the probationer with respect to the collection. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2016-01-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2016-01-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-01-11
text: Introduced in House
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to end the increased Federal funding for Medicaid expansion with respect to inmates.

Bill: 114-hr-4367
Sponsor: Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16]
Introduced: 2016-01-12 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Medicaid

Summary:
action_date: 2016-01-12
text: 
This bill amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to eliminate, beginning in 2020, the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) with respect to the coverage of individuals who are inmates in public institutions. Under current law, the enhanced FMAP applies to coverage of individuals who are newly eligible for Medicaid under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-01-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2016-01-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2016-01-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-01-12
text: Introduced in House
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to clarify the treatment of lottery winnings and other lump sum income for purposes of income eligibility under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hr-4368
Sponsor: Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16]
Introduced: 2016-01-12 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Gambling
Medicaid

Summary:
action_date: 2016-01-12
text: 
This bill amends title XIX (Medicaid) to specify how a state must treat qualified lottery winnings and lump sum income for purposes of determining an individual's income-based eligibility for a state Medicaid program. Specifically, a state shall include such winnings or income as income received: (1) in the month in which it was received, if the amount is less than $60,000; (2) over a period of two months, if the amount is at least $60,000 but less than $70,000; (3) over a period of three months, if the amount is at least $70,000 but less than $80,000; and (4) over an additional one-month period for each increment of $10,000 received, not to exceed 120 months.
 
Qualified lump sum income includes: (1) monetary winnings from gambling; (2) damages received in lump sums or periodic payments, excluding monthly payments, on account of causes of action other than those arising from personal physical injuries or sickness; and (3) income received as liquid assets from the estate of a deceased individual.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-01-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2016-01-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2016-01-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-01-12
text: Introduced in House
To authorize the use of passenger facility charges at an airport previously associated with the airport at which the charges are collected.

Bill: 114-hr-4369
Sponsor: Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-42]
Introduced: 2016-01-12 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Transportation programs funding
User charges and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2016-01-12
text: 
This bill permits the Department of Transportation to authorize the use of a passenger facility charge to finance an eligible airport-related project if: (1) the eligible agency seeking to impose the new charge controls an airport where a $2 passenger facility charge became effective on January 1, 2013; and (2) such airport and the airport at which the project will be carried out were under the control of the same eligible agency on October 1, 2015. Not more than $120 million in passenger facility charges so collected may be used to carry out such a project.

action_date: 2016-06-21
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
 
(Sec. 1) This bill permits the Department of Transportation to authorize the use of a passenger facility charge to finance an eligible airport-related project if: (1) the eligible agency seeking to impose the new charge controls an airport where a $2 passenger facility charge became effective on January 1, 2013; and (2) such airport and the airport at which the project will be carried out were under the control of the same eligible agency on October 1, 2015. Not more than $120 million in passenger facility charges so collected may be used to carry out such a project.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-07
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2016-06-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-06-21
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3983)
action_date: 2016-06-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3983)
action_date: 2016-06-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4369.
action_date: 2016-06-21
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3983-3985)
action_date: 2016-06-21
text: Mrs. Comstock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2016-01-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2016-01-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2016-01-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-01-12
text: Introduced in House
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15 Rochester Street, Bergen, New York, as the Barry G. Miller Post Office.

Bill: 114-hr-4372
Sponsor: Rep. Collins, Chris [R-NY-27]
Introduced: 2016-01-12 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Government buildings, facilities, and property
New York State
Postal service

Summary:
action_date: 2016-01-12
text: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15 Rochester Street, Bergen, New York, as the Barry G. Miller Post Office.
action_date: 2016-07-15
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15 Rochester Street, Bergen, New York, as the Barry G. Miller Post Office. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-15
text: Became Public Law No: 114-192.
action_date: 2016-07-15
text: Became Public Law No: 114-192.
action_date: 2016-07-15
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2016-07-15
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2016-07-12
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2016-07-12
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2016-07-08
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2016-07-07
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2016-07-07
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2016-07-07
text: Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4922)
action_date: 2016-07-07
text: Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4922)
action_date: 2016-06-22
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2016-06-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-06-21
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3993)
action_date: 2016-06-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3993)
action_date: 2016-06-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4372.
action_date: 2016-06-21
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3993-3994)
action_date: 2016-06-21
text: Mr. Blum moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2016-03-01
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2016-03-01
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2016-01-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2016-01-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-01-12
text: Introduced in House

Enacted as: number: 114-192
End Drunk Driving Act of 2016

Bill: 114-hr-4373
Sponsor: Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4]
Introduced: 2016-01-12 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Department of Transportation
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Motor vehicles
Research administration and funding
Research and development
Roads and highways
State and local government operations
Transportation programs funding
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2016-01-12
text: 

End Drunk Driving Act of 2016

 
This bill directs the Department of Transportation to issue a final rule prescribing or amending a federal motor vehicle safety standard that would prevent operation of a motor vehicle when the operator is under the influence of alcohol. 
 
Such standard shall:
 
 
prevent the operation of the motor vehicle if the operator's blood alcohol content is above the legal limit; and
 
require the technology to be reliable and accurate, set at the legal limit, unobtrusive and fast, tamper-proof/circumvention-resistent, functionary in extreme environments, and easily maintained.
 
 
To meet grant requirements, a state must enact and enforce a law that requires the installation of an ignition interlock device for a minimum of 180 days on each motor vehicle operated by an individual convicted of driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence.
 
The bill prescribes compliance requirements and penalties for noncompliance.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-01-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2016-01-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2016-01-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2016-01-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2016-01-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2016-01-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-01-12
text: Introduced in House
Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act

Bill: 114-hr-4374
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Introduced: 2016-01-12 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Education programs funding
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Higher education
Mental health
Public-private cooperation

Summary:
action_date: 2016-01-12
text: 

Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act

 
This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to award grants to institutions of higher education to provide and improve mental and behavioral health services, conduct research regarding improving the mental health of students, and expand outreach and training on college and university campuses.
 
SAMHSA must give special consideration to programs that: (1) demonstrate the greatest need, (2) propose effective approaches for initiating or expanding campus services, (3) target underserved and at-risk populations, (4) coordinate with a community mental health center or other community mental health resources, (5) identify how the college or university will address psychiatric emergencies, (6) propose innovative practices to improve care or prevention programs, and (7) demonstrate the greatest potential for replication and dissemination.
 
SAMHSA must convene an interagency, public-private sector working group to plan, establish, and begin coordinating and evaluating a targeted public education campaign that is designed to focus on mental and behavioral health on college and university campuses.
 
The Department of Health and Human Services must establish the College Campus Task Force to discuss mental and behavioral health concerns on college and university campuses. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-03-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
action_date: 2016-01-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2016-01-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2016-01-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2016-01-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2016-01-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-01-12
text: Introduced in House