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Climate Solutions Commission Act of 2016

Bill: 114-hr-6240
Sponsor: Rep. Delaney, John K. [D-MD-6]
Introduced: 2016-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Alternative and renewable resources
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Congressional oversight
Credit and credit markets
Economic performance and conditions
Energy efficiency and conservation
Energy research
Environmental health
Government lending and loan guarantees
Government studies and investigations
Research and development

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 

Climate Solutions Commission Act of 2016

 
This bill establishes a bipartisan National Climate Solutions Commission that must:
 
 
undertake a comprehensive review of economically viable actions or policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the United States; 
 
 make recommendations for reducing greenhouse gas emissions to the President, Congress, and the states; and 
 
use as its goals for emissions reductions those estimated rates of reduction that reflect the latest scientific findings of what is needed to avoid serious human health and environmental consequences of a changing climate. 
 
 
In order to be eligible for membership on the Commission, an individual must be a representative from: (1) nongovernmental organizations with expertise in the economy, energy, climate, or public health; or (2) industry organizations from relevant sectors.
 
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) must conduct a study of programs, financial tools, and institutions that are focused on: (1) reducing the level of greenhouse gas emissions; or (2) encouraging the research, development, prototyping, and deployment of energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. The GAO must then report on: (1) the study results; and (2) an assessment of those financial tools, policies, and institutions that are most successful at reducing greenhouse gas emissions while protecting economic growth and employment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments Act of 2016

Bill: 114-hr-6241
Sponsor: Rep. DeSantis, Ron [R-FL-6]
Introduced: 2016-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 

Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments Act of 2016

 
This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish a reciprocal marketing approval process that allows for the sale of a drug, biological product, or medical device that has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) if the product is approved for sale in another country.
 
For a product to be granted reciprocal marketing approval, the product's sponsor must submit a request to the FDA that demonstrates: (1) the product may be sold in at least one country from a specified list of countries, (2) the FDA and listed countries have not withdrawn approval of the product because of safety or effectiveness concerns, and (3) there is a public health or unmet medical need for the product.
 
The FDA may: (1) require postmarket studies of a product granted reciprocal marketing approval, or (2) decline to approve a product that is not safe and effective.
 
The FDA must grant or decline reciprocal marketing approval not later than 30 days after receiving a request. During that period, the FDA and product sponsor must negotiate and finalize product labeling and, for a medical device, classify the device.
 
Congress may pass a joint resolution to grant reciprocal marketing approval to a product that the FDA declines to approve through this process.
 
User fees apply to requests for reciprocal marketing approval.
 The FDA must encourage the sponsors of potentially eligible products to request reciprocal marketing approval.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
CEO Accountability and Responsibility Act

Bill: 114-hr-6242
Sponsor: Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-11]
Introduced: 2016-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Corporate finance and management
Income tax rates
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 

CEO Accountability and Responsibility Act

 
 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) increase the corporate income tax rate for publicly traded corporations that pay their chief executive officers or highest paid employees more than 100 times the median compensation of all their U.S. employees, and (2) decrease the rate for publicly traded corporations that pay their chief executive officers or highest paid employees less than 50 times the median compensation of all their U.S. employees.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
To require the appropriate Federal banking agencies to treat certain non-significant investments in the capital of unconsolidated financial institutions as qualifying capital instruments, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hr-6244
Sponsor: Rep. Duffy, Sean P. [R-WI-7]
Introduced: 2016-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Banking and financial institutions regulation
Department of the Treasury
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
Federal Reserve System
Financial services and investments

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 
This bill amends the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to require the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the Federal Reserve Board to treat non-significant investments in the capital of unconsolidated financial institutions as qualifying capital instruments, provided such instruments were held as investments prior to July 21, 2010, for purposes of the final rules entitled &quot;Regulatory Capital Rules: Regulatory Capital, Implementation of Basel III, Capital Adequacy, Transition Provisions, Prompt Corrective Action, Standardized Approach for Risk-Weighted Assets, Market Discipline and Disclosure Requirements, Advanced Approaches Risk-Based Capital Rule, and Market Risk Capital Rule&quot; (Basel III Capital Regulations), published on October 11, 2013.
 
The OCC, the FDIC, and the Federal Reserve Board must amend such Basel III Capital Regulations to implement this bill.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Sell the VA's Hotel Act

Bill: 114-hr-6245
Sponsor: Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2]
Introduced: 2016-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 

Sell the VA's Hotel Act

 
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to sell Pershing Hall for fair market value, transfer to the purchaser all right, title, and interest of the United States to the property, and return to the American Legion any personal property in the VA's possession that was located in or otherwise associated with Pershing Hall on the date of such sale, including memorabilia regarding General Pershing and the American Expeditionary Forces in France during World War I.
 
The Pershing Hall Revolving Fund shall be abolished and its funds shall be deposited in the General Fund.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-10-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Retirement Inflation Protection Act of 2016

Bill: 114-hr-6246
Sponsor: Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6]
Introduced: 2016-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Business investment and capital
Capital gains tax
Inflation and prices
Securities
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 

Retirement Inflation Protection Act of 2016 

 
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow the adjusted basis of certain assets (including common stock in a C corporation and tangible property used in a trade or business) to be indexed for inflation for the purpose of determining the gain or loss of individuals who: (1) have held the asset for more than 3 years, and (2) have attained the age of 59-1/2 as of the date of the sale or other disposition of the asset. 
 
The bill sets forth rules for applying the inflation adjustment to short sales, dispositions between related persons, and improvements to property or contributions of capital. 
 
The Internal Revenue Service may disallow an adjustment if any person transfers cash, debt, or any other property to another person for the principal purpose of securing or increasing the adjustment allowed by this bill. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
To provide for stability of title to certain lands in the State of Louisiana, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hr-6247
Sponsor: Rep. Fleming, John [R-LA-4]
Introduced: 2016-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 
The document titled &quot;Dependent Re-Survey, Extension Survey and Survey of Two Islands, Sections 17, 29, and 30&quot; (completed on November 24, 1967; approved on January 15, 1969; and filed in the Federal Register), relating to a plat of a survey of such sections of land, including Peggys and Hog Islands, surrounding Lake Bistineau in Louisiana, shall not be considered or serve as a gross error determination and otherwise shall have no legal force or effect on the ownership of those lands and islands. 
 
The meander lines in the Original Survey of December 8, 1842, for such land and adjacent islands (which were not included in such survey) are definitive for the purposes of determining title to them.
 
The Department of the Interior shall prepare a recordable disclaimer of interest in the omitted lands, if any, including land descriptions, by using the lot or tract numbers as shown on the Dependent Re-Survey, and lands lying outside the record meander lines. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-10-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Spending Safeguard Act

Bill: 114-hr-6248
Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]
Introduced: 2016-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Budget process
Congressional oversight
Executive agency funding and structure
Government information and archives

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 

Spending Safeguard Act 

 
This bill requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to establish spending limits for direct spending programs that: (1) are enacted or reauthorized after enactment of this bill, and (2) do not have a specific level of authorized spending expressed as a dollar amount. 
 
The spending limits must be equal to: (1) 120% of the cost of the program for defense, health, Medicare, income security, Social Security, and veterans benefits and services programs; and (2) 110% of the cost for any other program. 
 
The OMB must maintain a publicly available scorecard that displays the spending level for any program that is subject to the limits. The OMB and the President must submit specified reports to Congress comparing current spending to the limits. 
 
The bill prohibits obligations for programs that have reached the applicable spending limit. Agencies implementing programs listed on the OMB's scorecard must ensure that any contract, offer of benefits, or other material provided to program participants specifies that the program is subject to a spending limit that may impact future availability of funds to pay benefits. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Macadamia Tree Health Initiative

Bill: 114-hr-6249
Sponsor: Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2]
Introduced: 2016-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural research
Animal and plant health
Forests, forestry, trees
Insects
Pest management
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 

Macadamia Tree Health Initiative

 
This bill amends the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to authorize the Department of Agriculture to make competitive research and extension grants available for a macadamia tree health initiative to:
 
 
develop and disseminate science-based tools and treatments to combat the insect macadamia felted coccid (Eriococcus ironsidei), and 
 
establish an areawide integrated pest management program in areas affected by, or areas at risk of being affected by, it.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-10-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
RISE Act

Bill: 114-hr-6250
Sponsor: Rep. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ-7]
Introduced: 2016-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Economic development
Government lending and loan guarantees
Higher education
Small business
Student aid and college costs

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 

Relief and Investment for Student Entrepreneurs Act or the RISE Act

 
This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 by allowing a qualified entrepreneur with a loan under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan program to defer loan payments for up to 3 years. A &quot;qualified entrepreneur&quot; is a borrower who: (1) has received a degree during the 10-year period before the date of the deferment, (2) has at least one registered business entity, (3) has raised capital of not less than $30,000 for such business entity, and (4) has an outstanding loan balance of not less than $5,000. 
 
The Department of Education may cancel up to $17,500 of federal direct and unsubsidized Stafford loans for a borrower who: (1) has operated a small business located in a historically underutilized business zone for at least three years, and (2) is not currently in default on the loan. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
PCAOB Enforcement Transparency Act of 2016

Bill: 114-hr-6251
Sponsor: Rep. Garrett, Scott [R-NJ-5]
Introduced: 2016-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Accounting and auditing
Administrative remedies
Banking and financial institutions regulation
Corporate finance and management
Public participation and lobbying

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 

PCAOB Enforcement Transparency Act of 2016

 
 This bill amends the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 to make Public Company Accounting Oversight Board disciplinary proceedings public unless the Board, on its own motion or after considering the motion of a party, orders otherwise.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
CERT Act

Bill: 114-hr-6253
Sponsor: Rep. Heck, Denny [D-WA-10]
Introduced: 2016-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 

Collaborating for Economic Reintegration of Troops Act or the CERT Act

 
This bill establishes the Commission on Veteran Certification Standards which shall: 
 
 
examine the challenges confronting members of the Armed Forces and their spouses upon post-service entry into the civilian workforce; 
 
determine best state practices and evaluate efforts to assist members of the Armed Forces in obtaining professional credentials to facilitate the transfer of military skills and certifications to civilian settings; 
 
identify industries and jobs that can most benefit from military experience; 
 
develop recommended Blue Star credentialing standards and design evaluation criteria that the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs can use to evaluate state and territory utilization of such standards; and 
 
develop related administrative recommendations.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-10-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2016-10-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed 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: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed 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: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed 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: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Don't Block LGBTQ Act of 2016

Bill: 114-hr-6254
Sponsor: Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-17]
Introduced: 2016-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Elementary and secondary education
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Libraries and archives
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Telecommunication rates and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 

Don't Block LGBTQ Act of 2016

 
This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit elementary schools, secondary schools, or libraries that receive discount rates for telecommunications services under the universal service support program from blocking Internet access to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer resources.
 
The bill does not prohibit schools or libraries from blocking content that is obscene, child pornography, or harmful to minors.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Norman Yoshio Mineta Congressional Gold Medal Act

Bill: 114-hr-6255
Sponsor: Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-17]
Introduced: 2016-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 

Norman Yoshio Mineta Congressional Gold Medal Act

 
This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to Norman Yoshio Mineta in recognition of his dedication to public service, civic engagement, and civil rights.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
To provide temporary visitation to spouses of United States citizens.

Bill: 114-hr-6256
Sponsor: Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2]
Introduced: 2016-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 
This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a non-immigrant W-visa category for an alien who: (1) is, and has been for at least 180 days, the spouse of a U.S. national or citizen; or (2) is the child of such an alien and is accompanying or following to join such alien.
 
The bill provides that: (1) the period of authorized admission for a W-visa alien is 180 days, which may be extended for one additional 180-day period; (2) the total number of principal W-visa aliens who may be admitted during any fiscal is 5,000; (3) adjustment of such an alien to permanent resident status is prohibited; and (4) the Department of Homeland Security shall establish an expedited admissions process for W-visa aliens. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-10-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Coast Guard Academy Nominations Act of 2016

Bill: 114-hr-6257
Sponsor: Rep. Hunter, Duncan D. [R-CA-50]
Introduced: 2016-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 

Coast Guard Academy Nominations Act of 2016

 
This bill amends the laws that govern the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Corps of Cadets.
 
The bill specifies the maximum number of cadets that can be enrolled in the academy in an academic program year. Additionally, the bill describes how individuals may be nominated for appointment in the Corps of Cadets and sets forth guidelines that the Coast Guard must follow when appointing cadets.
 
The bill also sets forth the conditions that cadets must agree with prior to enrollment in the academy, including an obligation to serve in the Coast Guard upon graduation from the academy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House