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To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for recalculation of basic annuity benefits for certain air traffic controllers, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hr-5341
Sponsor: Rep. Mica, John L. [R-FL-7]
Introduced: 2016-05-26 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Department of Transportation
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: 
This bill: (1) provides that calculation of the basic annuity benefits for an air traffic controller with at least five years of service actively engaged in the separation and control of air traffic shall include service as a first or second level supervisor of such a controller, (2) makes such change effective retroactive to December 12, 2003, and (3) provides for a lump sum payment to each affected annuitant equal to the additional total benefit amount such annuitant would have received had such change been in effect on such date. 
 
 

action_date: 2016-11-14
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: (1) provides that calculation of the basic annuity benefits for an air traffic controller with at least five years of service actively engaged in the separation and control of air traffic shall include service as a first or second level supervisor of such a controller, (2) makes such change effective retroactive to December 12, 2003, and (3) provides for a lump sum payment to each affected annuitant equal to the additional total benefit amount such annuitant would have received had such change been in effect on such date. 
 
The Office of Personnel Management shall establish such procedures as necessary to provide for:
 
 
notification to each annuitant affected by this bill;
 
recalculation of the benefits of affected annuitants;
 
an adjustment to applicable monthly benefit amounts pursuant to such recalculation, to begin as soon as practicable; and
 
such lump sum payment.
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-11-14
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 645.
action_date: 2016-11-14
text: Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 114-823.
action_date: 2016-11-14
text: Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 114-823.
action_date: 2016-07-12
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2016-07-12
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Introduced in House
Fair COLA for Seniors Act of 2016

Bill: 114-hr-5342
Sponsor: Rep. Nolan, Richard M. [D-MN-8]
Introduced: 2016-05-26 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Inflation and prices
Social security and elderly assistance

Summary:
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: 

Fair COLA for Seniors Act of 2016

 
This bill directs the Social Security Administration to make a one-time cost-of-living increase of 3.9%, effective with the month of June 2016, to benefits under title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act.
 
Such increase shall not be considered a general annual benefit cost-of-living increase in calendar years 2016-2017.
 
&quot;Consumer Price Index&quot; shall mean Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers (CPI-E).
 
The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor shall prepare and publish the CPI-E authorized by the Older Americans Amendments Act of 1987 for each calendar month beginning with July of the calendar year following the calendar year in which this bill is enacted.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2016-09-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
action_date: 2016-06-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2016-05-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2016-05-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2016-05-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Introduced in House
VA Transparency Enhancement Act of 2016

Bill: 114-hr-5343
Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-12]
Introduced: 2016-05-26 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Department of Veterans Affairs
Government information and archives
Health care quality
Health facilities and institutions
Health information and medical records
Surgery and anesthesia
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: 

VA Transparency Enhancement Act of 2016

 
This bill requires the director of each Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facility to report quarterly to the VA on: 
 
 
 the number of patients who contracted an infection as result of surgery at such medical facility, including a brief summary of each case; and 
 
 the number of, and reasons for, scheduled surgeries that were cancelled or transferred to another facility and the subsequent number of days that each patient had to wait for surgery. 
 
 
The VA shall submit such reports and a summary of such reports to Congress and publish them on its website.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-06-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Introduced in House
Organ Donation Clarification Act of 2016

Bill: 114-hr-5344
Sponsor: Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-17]
Introduced: 2016-05-26 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Medical ethics
Organ and tissue donation and transplantation

Summary:
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: 

Organ Donation Clarification Act of 2016

 
This bill allows the exchange of human organs for valuable consideration (anything of value) under pilot programs approved by the Department of Health and Human Services to measure the effect of removing disincentives or providing a noncash benefit that may increase organ availability. (Currently, exchanging human organs for valuable consideration is prohibited by the National Organ Transplant Act.)
 
In addition to reimbursements permitted in the National Organ Transplant Act, this bill declares that valuable consideration does not include:
 
 
dependent care needs related to organ donation,
 
medical expenses related to donation and all related follow-up care including preventive follow-up care and medication,
 
paperwork or legal costs related to donation, or
 
 an insurance policy against the risk of death or disability as a result of donating an organ or the longer-term health effects of having donated an organ. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Introduced in House
Justice for Victims of IRS Scams and Identity Theft Act of 2016

Bill: 114-hr-5345
Sponsor: Rep. Young, David [R-IA-3]
Introduced: 2016-05-26 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Computer security and identity theft
Congressional oversight
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Department of the Treasury
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Summary:
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: 

Justice for Victims of IRS Scams and Identity Theft Act of 2016

 
This bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to establish procedures to expedite the review of, and seek an indictment in, any case involving identity theft or aggravated identity theft by an individual who impersonates an employee or officer of the Internal Revenue Service.
 
DOJ must submit to Congress and publish a report that contains certain information on the status of prosecutions for such offenses.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2016-05-26
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2016-05-26
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2016-05-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Introduced in House
Social Security Disability Fairness Act of 2016

Bill: 114-hr-5347
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13]
Introduced: 2016-05-26 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Disability assistance
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Social security and elderly assistance

Summary:
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: 

Social Security Disability Fairness Act of 2016 

 
 This bill amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to prescribe formulae for payment of Social Security Disability Insurance benefits over a period of 24 consecutive calendar months for individuals determined to be under a disability upon submission of a diagnosis of a terminal illness.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-06-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Introduced in House
Public Engagement at FERC Act

Bill: 114-hr-5348
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Introduced: 2016-05-26 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Advisory bodies
Consumer affairs
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Legal fees and court costs
Oil and gas
Public participation and lobbying
Public utilities and utility rates

Summary:
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: 

Public Engagement at FERC Act

 
This bill amends the Federal Power Act to revise and expand the Office of Public Participation in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)and rename it as the Office of Public Participation and Consumer Advocacy.
 
The office may participate in FERC proceedings on rates, service, and infrastructure siting to represent the interests of the public and issue guidance for potential improvements to industry and FERC practices.
 
Additionally, the office must establish a Public and Consumer Advocacy Advisory Committee to review rates, services, and disputes and make recommendations to the office.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Introduced in House
Energy Contracting Opportunities Act

Bill: 114-hr-5349
Sponsor: Rep. Knight, Stephen [R-CA-25]
Introduced: 2016-05-26 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Birds
Electric power generation and transmission
Energy efficiency and conservation
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Lighting and heating
Lighting, heating, cooling
Public contracts and procurement
Public utilities and utility rates
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: 

Energy Contracting Opportunities Act 

 
This bill expands, from 10 to 30 years, the maximum length of a federal agency contract for the acquisition of renewable energy or energy from cogeneration facilities.
 
In addition, the Department of Energy and the Department of the Interior must establish an interagency working group to study the impact thatenergy development hashad on bird populations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-06-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2016-06-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Natural Resources, 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: 2016-05-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Natural Resources, 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: 2016-05-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Natural Resources, 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: 2016-05-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Natural Resources, 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: 2016-05-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Introduced in House
Energy Storage Act of 2016

Bill: 114-hr-5350
Sponsor: Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-17]
Introduced: 2016-05-26 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Business investment and capital
Electric power generation and transmission
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Income tax credits
Residential rehabilitation and home repair

Summary:
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: 

Energy Storage for Grid Resilience and Modernization Act of 2016 or the Energy Storage Act of 2016

 
 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) allow, through 2026, a 30% energy tax credit for investment in energy storage property capable of absorbing energy, storing the energy for a period of time, and dispatching the energy for specified purposes; (2) make energy storage property owned by a public power provider, a governmental body, or a cooperative electric company eligible for new clean renewable energy bond financing; and (3) allow, through 2026, a 30% nonbusiness energy property tax credit for residential energy storage equipment expenditures for a taxpayer's principal residence. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Introduced in House
To prohibit the transfer of any individual detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Bill: 114-hr-5351
Sponsor: Rep. Walorski, Jackie [R-IN-2]
Introduced: 2016-05-26 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Caribbean area
Cuba
Defense spending
Department of Defense
Detention of persons
Executive agency funding and structure
Latin America
Military facilities and property
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: 
This bill prohibits U.S. agency funds from being used until the earlier of the enactment date of an Act authorizing FY2017 appropriations for military activities of the Department of Defense (DOD) or January 1, 2017, for the transfer or release to or within the United States, its territories, or possessions or to any foreign country or entity of an individual detained at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. 
 
&quot;Individual detained at Guantanamo&quot; means an individual located at Guantanamo as of October 1, 2009, who: (1) is not a U.S. national or a member of the Armed Forces, and (2) is in the custody or under the control of DOD or otherwise detained at Guantanamo.

action_date: 2016-09-15
text: 
(Sec. 1) This bill prohibits U.S. agency funds from being used until the earlier of the enactment date of an Act authorizing FY2017 appropriations for military activities of the Department of Defense (DOD) or January 21, 2017, for the transfer or release to or within the United States, its territories, or possessions or to any foreign country or entity of an individual detained at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. 
 
&quot;Individual detained at Guantanamo&quot; means an individual located at Guantanamo as of October 1, 2009, who: (1) is not a U.S. national or a member of the Armed Forces, and (2) is in the custody or under the control of DOD or otherwise detained at Guantanamo.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-15
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2016-09-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-09-15
text: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 244 - 174 (Roll no. 520). (text: CR H5505)
action_date: 2016-09-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 244 - 174 (Roll no. 520).(text: CR H5505)
action_date: 2016-09-15
text: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H5511)
action_date: 2016-09-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5351.
action_date: 2016-09-15
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5351 and H.R. 5226. Rule provides for one hour of debate on both H.R. 5351 and H.R. 5226.
action_date: 2016-09-15
text: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 863. (consideration: CR H5505-5512)
action_date: 2016-09-13
text: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 863 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5351 and H.R. 5226. Rule provides for one hour of debate on both H.R. 5351 and H.R. 5226.
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Introduced in House
No One Can Take Away Your Right to Vote Act of 2016

Bill: 114-hr-5352
Sponsor: Rep. Grayson, Alan [D-FL-9]
Introduced: 2016-05-26 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Criminal procedure and sentencing
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: 

No One Can Take Away Your Right to Vote Act of 2016

 
This bill amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to prohibit states from disqualifying individuals convicted of criminal offenses, but not incarcerated, except those convicted of murder, manslaughter, or sex crimes, from registering to vote or voting in elections for federal office.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Introduced in House
Finger Lakes National Heritage Area Study Act

Bill: 114-hr-5353
Sponsor: Rep. Reed, Tom [R-NY-23]
Introduced: 2016-05-26 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Government studies and investigations
Historic sites and heritage areas
Lakes and rivers
New York State

Summary:
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: 

Finger Lakes National Heritage Area Study Act

 
This bill directs the Department of the Interior to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating specified counties and other areas in the state of New York as the Finger Lakes National Heritage Area. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-06-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Introduced in House
Veteran Opportunities on Local Transportation Act of 2016

Bill: 114-hr-5355
Sponsor: Rep. Ashford, Brad [D-NE-2]
Introduced: 2016-05-26 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Public contracts and procurement
Public transit
Transportation programs funding
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Summary:
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: 

Veteran Opportunities on Local Transportation Act of 2016 or the VOLT Act of 2016

 
This bill authorizes a recipient of public transportation assistance to advertise and award a construction contract that includes requirements for employing veterans residing in or adjacent to any of the areas in which work is to be performed if: 
 
 
the project's estimated cost exceeds $10 million; 
 
there is no requirement to hire an individual who does not have relevant craft or trade work skills, unless the individual is subject to an apprenticeship or other training program; and 
 
the requirements do not compromise the project's quality, unreasonably delay its completion, or unreasonably increase its cost. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-05-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Introduced in House