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To ensure that certain TRICARE program beneficiaries may enroll in TRICARE Prime regardless of the location of their residence.

Bill: 114-hr-1500
Sponsor: Rep. Kline, John [R-MN-2]
Introduced: 2015-03-19 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Military medicine

Summary:
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: 
This bill amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 to permit an affected eligible beneficiary who was enrolled in TRICARE Prime as of September 30, 2013, and as of December 25, 2013, resided farther than 100 miles from a military medical treatment facility, to make the one-time election to continue TRICARE Prime coverage.
 
Makes this Act effective as if included in the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-08-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: Introduced in House
Moratorium on United States Postal Facilities Act

Bill: 114-hr-1501
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2015-03-19 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Historic sites and heritage areas
Postal service

Summary:
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: 

Moratorium on United States Postal Facilities Act

 
Prohibits the U.S. Postal Service from closing, consolidating, selling, or otherwise disposing of any historic postal facility without prior written approval from the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate.
 
Defines &quot;historic postal facility&quot; as any postal facility listed, or eligible to be listed, in the National Register of Historic Places.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: Introduced in House
Medicaid Parity Act of 2015

Bill: 114-hr-1502
Sponsor: Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]
Introduced: 2015-03-19 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Intergovernmental relations
Medicaid
State and local finance

Summary:
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: 

Medicaid Parity Act of 2015

 
 Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to extend through 2019: (1) Medicaid payment parity with Medicare for primary care services furnished under the Medicaid program, and (2) the increased (to 100%) federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP, or federal matching rate) for additional payments for primary care services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-03-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: Introduced in House
Community College Energy Training Act of 2015

Bill: 114-hr-1503
Sponsor: Rep. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM-3]
Introduced: 2015-03-19 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Agricultural education
Agricultural practices and innovations
Alternative and renewable resources
Building construction
Education programs funding
Employment and training programs
Energy efficiency and conservation
Environmental technology
Higher education
Solid waste and recycling
Vocational and technical education
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: 

Community College Energy Training Act of 2015

 
 Directs the Secretary of Energy, in coordination with the Secretary of Labor, to create a program awarding grants to community colleges to provide workforce training and education in sustainable energy industries and practices, such as: (1) alternative energy; (2) high-performance green building construction, design, and redevelopment; (3) sustainable energy technologies; (4) water, energy, and resource conservation; (5) recycling and waste reduction; and (6) sustainable agriculture and farming.
 
Requires at least one-half of the grant funds to be awarded to community colleges with existing sustainability programs leading to certificates, credentials, or degrees in one or more of these industries or practices.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-11-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: Introduced in House
Veterans Eagle Parks Pass Act

Bill: 114-hr-1505
Sponsor: Rep. Nugent, Richard B. [R-FL-11]
Introduced: 2015-03-19 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Parks, recreation areas, trails
User charges and fees
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Summary:
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: 

Veterans Eagle Parks Pass Act

 
Makes the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available at a discount to certain veterans. 
 
Makes a National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass made available under this Act valid for the life of the veteran for whom it was purchased. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-04-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
action_date: 2015-04-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2015-03-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2015-03-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2015-03-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: Introduced in House
Small Business Access to Spectrum Act of 2015

Bill: 114-hr-1506
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]
Introduced: 2015-03-19 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: 

Small Business Access to Spectrum Act of 2015

 
Directs the Federal Communications Commission, within 90 days after enactment of this Act, to promulgate rules in WT Docket No. 14-170 concerning updating rules governing competitive bidding for spectrum licenses.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-03-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Military Selective Service Act to require the reinstatement of the draft whenever an authorization on the use of military force or declaration of war is in effect and to provide for the registration of women with the Selective Service System, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hr-1509
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-13]
Introduced: 2015-03-19 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Military personnel and dependents
Selective Service System
Women's employment

Summary:
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: 
Amends the Military Selective Service Act to require the President to resume the induction of persons subject to registration in the Selective Service System for training and service in the Armed Forces (thereby reinstating the draft) upon the enactment of an authorization on the use of military force or a declaration of war. 
 
 Subjects female citizens and residents of the United States to Selective Service registration requirements. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-08-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: Introduced in House
To require that overseas contingency operations be paid for.

Bill: 114-hr-1510
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-13]
Introduced: 2015-03-19 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Appropriations
Budget process
Defense spending
Department of Defense
Executive agency funding and structure
House of Representatives
Income tax rates
Legislative rules and procedure
Military operations and strategy

Summary:
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: 
This bill requires Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) appropriations to be paid for with revenues. FY2015 OCO funds must not be used during a period beginning 90 days after enactment of this bill and ending upon enactment of a law increasing revenues by at least the amount of the OCO appropriation. The bill also amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to create a point of order against legislation increasing funding for OCO for any fiscal year unless a provision increasing revenues by at least the same amount is included. Under current law, OCO funding is exempt from discretionary spending limits and other budget enforcement rules. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Rules, 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: 2015-03-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Rules, 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: 2015-03-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Rules, 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: 2015-03-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Rules, 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: 2015-03-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: Introduced in House
Educational Opportunities Act

Bill: 114-hr-1511
Sponsor: Rep. Rokita, Todd [R-IN-4]
Introduced: 2015-03-19 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Charitable contributions
Elementary and secondary education
Income tax credits
Sales and excise taxes
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Student aid and college costs

Summary:
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: 

Educational Opportunities Act

 
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow individual taxpayers a tax credit for charitable contributions to a scholarship granting organization. Allows a maximum credit amount of $4,500 ($2,250 for a married individual filing a separate return). Defines "scholarship granting organization" as a tax-exempt entity whose exclusive purpose is to provide scholarships for the tuition and other expenses of elementary and secondary school students from low income households (i.e., household income not exceeding 250% of federal poverty guidelines).
 
Allows corporate taxpayers a tax credit, up to $100,000, for contributions to a scholarship granting organization. 
 
Imposes a penalty on scholarship granting organizations that fail to distribute at least 90% of their total receipts for elementary and secondary school expenses in a taxable year.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-11-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
action_date: 2015-03-19
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: 2015-03-19
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: 2015-03-19
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: 2015-03-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: Introduced in House
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to designate at least one city in the United States each year as an "American World War II City", and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hr-1512
Sponsor: Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7]
Introduced: 2015-03-19 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military history
North Carolina
Urban and suburban affairs and development
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: 
Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to designate at least one city in the United States each year as an "American World War II City" based on the city's: (1) contributions to the war effort during World War II; and (2) efforts to preserve the history of such contributions, including through establishment of preservation organizations or museums, restoration of World War II facilities, and recognition of World War II veterans.
 
Designates Wilmington, North Carolina, as the first such city.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-04-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: Introduced in House
Union Integrity Act

Bill: 114-hr-1513
Sponsor: Rep. Salmon, Matt [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2015-03-19 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Department of Labor
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Evidence and witnesses
Government studies and investigations
Judicial review and appeals
Labor-management relations
Legal fees and court costs

Summary:
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: 

Union Integrity Act

 
Amends the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 to prescribe whistleblower protections that prohibit a labor organization from discriminating against any of its employees who has: (1) provided information to the labor organization, the Department of Labor, or any other state, local, or federal government authority or law enforcement agency regarding any violation of the Act or any Department or National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) order; (2) testified in any Department or NLRB administrative or enforcement proceeding; (3) filed or instituted any such proceeding; or (4) refused to perform an assigned task that the employee reasonably believed to be in violation of any law, order, or prohibition enforced by the Department or the NLRB.
 
Prescribes procedures for filing and processing complaints for violations of this Act.
 
Declares that nothing in this Act shall be construed to: (1) limit employees to remove elected or appointed union officials through a democratic election; or (2) preempt a state or local government from providing additional protections to such employees who allege a violation, provided such protections do not limit the ability of those employees to remove such officials through a democratic ballot.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-11-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2015-11-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: Introduced in House
CRAM

Bill: 114-hr-1514
Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]
Introduced: 2015-03-19 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Consumer affairs
Consumer credit
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: 

Credit Reporting Act for Military Families or the CRAM

 
Amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act with respect to an item of adverse information about an active duty military consumer.
 
Redefines &quot;active duty military consumer&quot; as one who is assigned to service away from the usual duty station for a period of not less than 90 days.
 
Declares that, if the action or inaction that gave rise to the item occurred while the consumer was an active duty military consumer, then: (1) the consumer may provide appropriate proof, including official orders, to a consumer reporting agency that the consumer was an active duty military consumer at the time the action or inaction occurred; and (2) any consumer report made by the agency including that item of information shall clearly and conspicuously disclose that the consumer was an active duty military consumer when the action or inaction that gave rise to the item occurred.
 
Requires a consumer reporting agency to notify promptly an active duty military consumer whenever it receives an item of adverse information about him or her, along with a description of the item and the method by which the consumer can dispute the validity of the item.
 
Requires an agency also to use any separate contact information an active duty military consumer has given it for all communications while the individual is an active duty military consumer.
 
Declares the sense of Congress that any person making use of a consumer report containing an item of adverse information that occurred while the consumer was an active duty military consumer should take that fact into account when evaluating the consumer's creditworthiness.
 
Requires a consumer reporting agency, with respect to an item of information under dispute by an active duty military consumer, to include in the consumer's file that he or she was an active duty military consumer at the time the action or inaction that gave rise to the disputed item occurred.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: Introduced in House
Safe Hydration is an American Right in Energy Development Act of 2015

Bill: 114-hr-1515
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Introduced: 2015-03-19 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Environmental regulatory procedures
Government information and archives
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Oil and gas
Water quality

Summary:
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: 

Safe Hydration is an American Right in Energy Development Act of 2015 

 
This bill amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to require states, in order to obtain primary enforcement responsibility for a state underground injection control program, to prohibit the underground injection of fluids or propping agents pursuant to hydraulic fracturing operations related to oil, gas, or geothermal production activities unless the person proposing to conduct the hydraulic fracturing operations agrees to conduct testing and report data in accordance with this bill.
 
Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is a process to extract underground resources such as oil or gas from a geologic formation by injecting water, a propping agent (e.g., sand), and chemical additives into a well under enough pressure to fracture the geological formation.
 
Regulations under such Act for state underground injection control programs must require any person conducting such hydraulic fracturing operations to: (1) conduct testing of underground sources of drinking water in accordance with sampling and testing requirements described in this bill, and (2) report to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the results of such testing.
 
Hydraulic fracturing operations are exempted from those testing and reporting requirements if there is no accessible underground source of drinking water within a radius of one mile of the site where the operations occur.
 
The EPA must establish and maintain a publicly accessible and searchable database of testing results.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-03-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy.
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-03-19
text: Introduced in House