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I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1348 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 10, 2015 Mrs. Ellmers of North Carolina introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to allow individuals to opt out of the minimum required health benefits by permitting health insurance issuers to offer qualified health plans that offer alternative benefits to the minimum essential health benefits otherwise required, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Health Insurance Freedom Act of 2015 . 2. Permitting health insurance issuers to offer qualified health plans with alternative health benefits so individuals can opt out of minimum essential health benefits Section 1301 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18021 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(1)(B), by inserting subject to paragraph (3), after (B) ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) Permitting alternative benefits (A) In general Notwithstanding subsection (a)(1)(B) or any other provision of this Act, a health insurance issuer may offer, both through an Exchange and outside of an Exchange, health insurance coverage that— (i) provides the essential health benefits package described in subsection (a) of section 1302, other than the minimum benefits required under subsection (b) of such section and the level of coverage required under subsection (c) of such section; and (ii) meets such Federal and State benefit requirements as otherwise applied as of October 1, 2013, in the State in which the coverage is offered. (B) Treatment (i) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2), health insurance coverage that is offered under paragraph (1) shall be treated as a qualified health plan for purposes of this Act (and the amendments made by this Act), including constituting minimum essential coverage for purposes of section 5000A(f)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (ii) Not eligible for subsidies; not treated as a bronze, silver, gold, or platinum plan Such health insurance coverage shall not— (I) be treated as a qualified health plan for purposes of applying section 36B of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and section 1402 of this Act; and (II) be treated as a bronze, silver, gold, or platinum plan or be taken into account in applying section 36B(b)(3)(B) of such Code. .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1350 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 442 East 167th Street in Bronx, New York, as the Herman Badillo Post Office Building .

1. Herman Badillo Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 442 East 167th Street in Bronx, New York, shall be known and designated as the Herman Badillo Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Herman Badillo Post Office Building .

Passed the House of Representatives June 15, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I One Hundred Fourteenth Congress of the United States of America At the First Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the sixth day of January, two thousand and fifteen H. R. 1350 AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 442 East 167th Street in Bronx, New York, as the Herman Badillo Post Office Building .

1. Herman Badillo Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 442 East 167th Street in Bronx, New York, shall be known and designated as the Herman Badillo Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Herman Badillo Post Office Building .

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1350 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 10, 2015 Mr. Serrano (for himself, Mr. Rangel , Mr. Crowley , Mr. Engel , Mr. Israel , Mr. King of New York , Miss Rice of New York , Mr. Meeks , Ms. Meng , Ms. Velázquez , Mr. Jeffries , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Nadler , Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York , Mrs. Lowey , Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York , Mr. Gibson , Mr. Tonko , Mr. Hanna , Ms. Slaughter , Mr. Higgins , Mr. Zeldin , Ms. Stefanik , and Mr. Katko ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 442 East 167th Street in Bronx, New York, as the Herman Badillo Post Office Building .

1. Herman Badillo Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 442 East 167th Street in Bronx, New York, shall be known and designated as the Herman Badillo Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Herman Badillo Post Office Building .
IIB 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1350 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 16, 2015 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 442 East 167th Street in Bronx, New York, as the Herman Badillo Post Office Building .

1. Herman Badillo Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 442 East 167th Street in Bronx, New York, shall be known and designated as the Herman Badillo Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Herman Badillo Post Office Building .

Passed the House of Representatives June 15, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
II Calendar No. 131 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1350 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 16, 2015 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs June 24, 2015 Reported by Mr. Johnson , without amendment AN ACT To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 442 East 167th Street in Bronx, New York, as the Herman Badillo Post Office Building .

1. Herman Badillo Post Office Building (a) Designation The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 442 East 167th Street in Bronx, New York, shall be known and designated as the Herman Badillo Post Office Building . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Herman Badillo Post Office Building .

June 24, 2015 Reported without amendment
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1354 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 13, 2015 Mr. Ellison (for himself, Mr. Butterfield , Mr. Capuano , Ms. Clark of Massachusetts , Mr. Cummings , Mr. Al Green of Texas , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Hastings , Mr. Hinojosa , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Ms. Kaptur , Mr. Langevin , Ms. Lee , Mr. Lewis , Mr. Lynch , Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Meeks , Ms. Moore , Ms. Norton , Mr. Pocan , Ms. Slaughter , Mr. Smith of Washington , Mr. Takano , and Ms. Maxine Waters of California ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To permanently extend the Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2009.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Permanently Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2015 . 2. Restoration of the Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2009 (a) Repeal of sunset provision Section 704 of the Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2009 ( 12 U.S.C. 5201 note; 12 U.S.C. 5220 note; 42 U.S.C. 1437f note) is repealed. (b) Restoration Sections 701 through 703 of such Act, the provisions of law amended or repealed by such sections, and any regulations promulgated pursuant to such sections, as were in effect on December 31, 2014, are restored and revived as if the sunset provision in section 704 had not taken effect.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1355 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 13, 2015 Mr. Ellison (for himself, Mr. Stivers , Mr. Paulsen , Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York , Mr. Delaney , and Mr. Cartwright ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Federal Home Loan Bank Act to expand the purposes of advances and collateral available to community development financial institutions.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the The Small Business and Community Investments Expansion Act of 2015 . 2. Expanding the purposes of advances and collateral available to community development financial institutions Section 10(a) of the Federal Home Loan Bank Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1430(a) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2)(B), by inserting or community development financial institution (as defined in section 103 of the Riegle Community Development and Regulatory Improvement Act of 1994 ( 12 U.S.C. 4702 )) after community financial institution ; and (2) in paragraph (3)(E), by inserting or community development financial institution (as defined in section 103 of the Riegle Community Development and Regulatory Improvement Act of 1994 ( 12 U.S.C. 4702 )) after community financial institution .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1357 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 13, 2015 Mr. Coffman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to limit the designation of certain Department of Veterans Affairs employees as beneficiaries under Veterans’ Group Life Insurance, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Beneficiary Fraud Enforcement Act . 2. Limitation on designation of Department of Veterans Affairs employees as beneficiaries of insured’s Veterans’ Group Life Insurance (a) Limitation on designation of beneficiaries (1) In general Subsection (d) of section 1977 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (A) by striking Any amount and inserting (1) Any amount ; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) An insured under Veterans’ Group Life Insurance may not designate as a beneficiary for such insurance any employee of the Department who is in a position of trust with the insured, as determined by the Secretary, including any doctor, caregiver, or caseworker working directly with the insured, unless such employee is the spouse, child, parent, or other next of kin of the insured. . (2) Applicability Paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of section 1977 of title 38, United States Code, shall apply with respect to Veterans’ Group Life Insurance issued on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Reporting of suspected beneficiary fraud Such section is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (i) The Secretary shall refer to an appropriate legal authority any incident of suspected or alleged fraud relating to the designation of any beneficiary under any Veterans’ Group Life Insurance. .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1358 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 13, 2015 Mr. Engel (for himself, Ms. Clarke of New York , Mrs. Watson Coleman , and Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To enact into law a framework for deciding whether certain projectiles are primarily intended for sporting purposes for purposes of determining whether the projectiles are armor piercing ammunition.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Armor-Piercing Bullets Act of 2015 . 2. Framework for deciding whether certain projectiles are primarily intended for sporting purposes for purposes of determining whether the projectiles are armor piercing ammunition Section 921(a)(17) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (D) (i) For purposes of subparagraph (C), a .22 caliber projectile that otherwise would be armor piercing ammunition shall be considered to be primarily intended to be used for sporting purposes if the projectile weighs 40 grains or less and is loaded into a rimfire cartridge. (ii) (I) (aa) Except as provided in clause (i), a projectile that otherwise would be armor piercing ammunition shall, for purposes of subparagraph (C), be considered to be primarily intended to be used for sporting purpose if the projectile is loaded into a cartridge for which the only handgun that is readily available in the ordinary channels of commercial trade is a single shot handgun, subject to subclause (II). (bb) In subclause (aa), the term single shot handgun means a break-open or bolt action handgun that can accept only a single cartridge manually, and does not accept or use a magazine or other ammunition feeding device, but does not include a pocket pistol or derringer-type firearm. (II) For purposes of subparagraph (C), the Attorney General may treat a projectile as not primarily intended to be used for sporting purposes if substantial evidence exists that the projectile is not primarily intended to be used for sporting purposes. .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1361 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 13, 2015 Mr. Guthrie introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to eliminate the State option to reduce the home equity exemption amount for purposes of eligibility for long-term care assistance under Medicaid, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicaid Home Owner Maximum Equity Improvement Act or the Medicaid HOME Improvement Act . 2. Eliminating State option to reduce medicaid home equity exemption amount for purposes of determining eligibility for long-term care assistance (a) In general Section 1917(f)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396p(f)(1) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking subparagraphs (B) and (C) and inserting subparagraph (B) ; (2) by striking subparagraph (B); (3) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (B); and (4) in subparagraph (B), as so redesignated, by striking dollar amounts specified in this paragraph and inserting dollar amount specified in subparagraph (A) . (b) Effective date (1) In general The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to eligibility determinations made after the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section. (2) Exception for State legislation In the case of a State plan under title XIX of the Social Security Act that the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines requires State legislation in order for the respective plan to meet any requirement imposed by amendments made by this section, the respective plan shall not be regarded as failing to comply with the requirements of such title solely on the basis of its failure to meet such an additional requirement before the first day of the first calendar quarter beginning after the close of the first regular session of the State legislature that begins after the date of the enactment of this Act. For purposes of the previous sentence, in the case of a State that has a 2-year legislative session, each year of the session shall be considered to be a separate regular session of the State legislature.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1362 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 13, 2015 Mr. Guthrie introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require States to submit an annual report on sources of funds used to finance the non-Federal share of expenditures under such title, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medicaid Requiring Expenditures for Public Objectives to be Reflective of Total Spending Act or the Medicaid REPORTS Act . 2. Requiring States to submit an annual report of sources funds used to finance the non-Federal share of Medicaid (a) In general Section 1903(w)(6) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396b(w)(6) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs: (C) With respect to fiscal year 2016 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Secretary shall require each State to submit, using formats and standards established and updated as necessary by the Secretary, a report that identifies each source of funds, each entity providing such funds, and the amount of funds from each such source, used by the State to finance the non-Federal share of expenditures under this title. Such report shall provide such information as the Secretary determines is sufficient to ensure the State’s compliance with the requirements of this title applicable to financing such non-Federal share with respect to each of the following sources of funds: (i) State appropriations or transfers to the State agency administering the State plan under this title, or to other State agencies or government entities that are used to finance such non-Federal share of payments under this title. (ii) Bona fide provider-related donations (as defined in paragraph (2)(B)) and donation revenue (as defined in paragraph (2)(C)). (iii) Intergovernmental transfers from units of government within the State. (iv) Certified public expenditures from units of government within the State. (v) Any other sources as determined necessary by the Secretary. (D) The Secretary shall make the information reported under subparagraph (C) publicly available through publication on the Internet site of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. . (b) Conforming Amendment Section 1903(w)(6)(A) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396b(w)(6)(A) ) is amended by inserting , or are not reported as required under subparagraph (C) after this section .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1363 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 13, 2015 Mr. King of Iowa (for himself and Mr. Huelskamp ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To repeal a certain rule relating to nutrition standards in the national school lunch and school breakfast programs, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Hungry Kids Act . 2. Repeal of rule The rule prescribed by the Food and Nutrition Service of the Department of Agriculture relating to nutrition standards in the national school lunch and school breakfast programs published on January 26, 2012 (77 Fed. Reg. 4088 et seq.), and revising parts 210 and 220 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, shall have no force or effect. 3. Limits on certain nutritional requirements Section 9(a)(1)(A)(i) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1758(a)(1)(A)(i) ) is amended by inserting before the semicolon the following: , to establish a calorie maximum for individual school lunches, or to prohibit a child from eating a lunch provided by the child’s parent or legal guardian .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1364 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 13, 2015 Ms. Titus (for herself and Mr. Heck of Nevada ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To require the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to obtain the consent of affected State and local governments before authorizing the construction of a nuclear waste repository.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Nuclear Waste Informed Consent Act . 2. Definitions In this Act, the terms affected Indian tribe , Commission , high-level radioactive waste , repository , and spent nuclear fuel have the meanings given the terms in section 2 of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 ( 42 U.S.C. 10101 ). 3. Consent based approval (a) In general The Commission may not authorize construction of a repository unless the Secretary has entered into an agreement to host the repository with— (1) the Governor of the State in which the repository is proposed to be located; (2) each affected unit of local government; (3) any unit of general local government contiguous to the affected unit of local government if spent nuclear fuel or high-level radioactive waste will be transported through that unit of general local government for disposal at the repository; and (4) each affected Indian tribe. (b) Conditions on agreement Any agreement to host a repository under this Act— (1) shall be in writing and signed by all parties; (2) shall be binding on the parties; and (3) shall not be amended or revoked except by mutual agreement of the parties. 4. Application This Act applies to any application submitted to the Commission for construction authorization for a repository that— (1) exists as of the date of enactment of this Act; or (2) is submitted on or after the date of enactment of this Act.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1365 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 16, 2015 Mr. McHenry introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To prevent the reclassification of certain ammunition as armor piercing ammunition.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Ammunition and Firearms Protection Act . 2. Prevention of reclassification of certain ammunition as armor piercing ammunition Section 921(a)(17) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (D) Notwithstanding subparagraph (B), the term armor piercing ammunition does not include— (i) any M855 (5.56 mm x 45 mm) or SS109 type ammunition; or (ii) any ammunition designed, intended, and marketed for use in a rifle. .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1367 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Expedited Funds Availability Act to clarify the application of that Act to American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands.

1. Application of the Expedited Funds Availability Act (a) In general The Expedited Funds Availability Act ( 12 U.S.C. 4001 et seq. ) is amended— (1) in section 602(20) ( 12 U.S.C. 4001(20) ) by inserting , located in the United States, after ATM ; (2) in section 602(21) ( 12 U.S.C. 4001(21) ) by inserting American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, after Puerto Rico, ; (3) in section 602(23) ( 12 U.S.C. 4001(23) ) by inserting American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, after Puerto Rico, ; and (4) in section 603(d)(2)(A) ( 12 U.S.C. 4002(d)(2)(A) ), by inserting American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, after Puerto Rico, . (b) Effective date This Act shall take effect on January 1, 2016.

Passed the House of Representatives April 13, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1367 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 16, 2015 Mrs. Radewagen (for herself and Mr. Sablan ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Expedited Funds Availability Act to clarify the application of that Act to American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands.

1. Application of the Expedited Funds Availability Act (a) In general The Expedited Funds Availability Act ( 12 U.S.C. 4001 et seq. ) is amended— (1) in section 602(20) ( 12 U.S.C. 4001(20) ) by inserting , located in the United States, after ATM ; (2) in section 602(21) ( 12 U.S.C. 4001(21) ) by inserting American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, after Puerto Rico, ; (3) in section 602(23) ( 12 U.S.C. 4001(23) ) by inserting American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, after Puerto Rico, ; and (4) in section 603(d)(2)(A) ( 12 U.S.C. 4002(d)(2)(A) ), by inserting American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, after Puerto Rico, . (b) Effective date This Act shall take effect on January 1, 2016.
IIB 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1367 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 14, 2015 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs AN ACT To amend the Expedited Funds Availability Act to clarify the application of that Act to American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands.

1. Application of the Expedited Funds Availability Act (a) In general The Expedited Funds Availability Act ( 12 U.S.C. 4001 et seq. ) is amended— (1) in section 602(20) ( 12 U.S.C. 4001(20) ) by inserting , located in the United States, after ATM ; (2) in section 602(21) ( 12 U.S.C. 4001(21) ) by inserting American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, after Puerto Rico, ; (3) in section 602(23) ( 12 U.S.C. 4001(23) ) by inserting American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, after Puerto Rico, ; and (4) in section 603(d)(2)(A) ( 12 U.S.C. 4002(d)(2)(A) ), by inserting American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, after Puerto Rico, . (b) Effective date This Act shall take effect on January 1, 2016.

Passed the House of Representatives April 13, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IB Union Calendar No. 42 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1367 [Report No. 114–61] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 16, 2015 Mrs. Radewagen (for herself and Mr. Sablan ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services April 13, 2015 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To amend the Expedited Funds Availability Act to clarify the application of that Act to American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands.

1. Application of the Expedited Funds Availability Act (a) In general The Expedited Funds Availability Act ( 12 U.S.C. 4001 et seq. ) is amended— (1) in section 602(20) ( 12 U.S.C. 4001(20) ) by inserting , located in the United States, after ATM ; (2) in section 602(21) ( 12 U.S.C. 4001(21) ) by inserting American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, after Puerto Rico, ; (3) in section 602(23) ( 12 U.S.C. 4001(23) ) by inserting American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, after Puerto Rico, ; and (4) in section 603(d)(2)(A) ( 12 U.S.C. 4002(d)(2)(A) ), by inserting American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, after Puerto Rico, . (b) Effective date This Act shall take effect on January 1, 2016.

April 13, 2015 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1369 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 16, 2015 Mrs. Walorski (for herself and Ms. Gabbard ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs , 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 A BILL To modify the treatment of agreements entered into by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish nursing home care, adult day health care, or other extended care services, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Access to Extended Care Act of 2015 . 2. Treatment of agreements for nursing home care, adult day health care, or other extended care services from Department of Veterans Affairs (a) In general Subparagraph (B) of section 1720(c)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding after the period at the end the following: Any such agreement shall not be treated as a Federal contract for the acquisition of goods or services and is not subject to any provision of law governing Federal contracts for the acquisition of goods or services. Title 41 shall not apply to any such agreement. . (b) Requirements Such section is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs: (C) Any agreement entered into under subparagraph (A) with a provider described in that subparagraph shall include provisions that are necessary to ensure the safety and quality of care furnished to veterans pursuant to such agreement, including the following: (i) Requirements as to the licensing and credentialing of medical professionals of the provider, as applicable. (ii) Review by the Department of medical records of the provider. (iii) Visits by employees of the Department to assess facilities and practices of the provider on an unannounced basis. (iv) Review by the Department of staffing levels for medical professionals and support personnel of the provider. (v) Such other provisions as the Secretary considers necessary to ensure the safety and quality of care furnished to veterans. (D) The failure of a provider with which the Secretary has entered into an agreement under subparagraph (A) to comply with a provision of such agreement described in subparagraph (C) may result in the termination of such agreement by the Department. . 3. Exemption of agreements entered into by Secretary of Veterans Affairs for nursing home care, adult day health care, or other extended care services from the application of certain labor laws Section 6702(b) of title 41, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (6), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (2) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (8) an agreement to furnish nursing home care, adult day health care, or other extended care services under section 1720 of title 38. .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1370 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 16, 2015 Mr. Graves of Missouri introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To direct the Chief of the Army Corps of Engineers to revise certain authorized purposes described in the Missouri River Mainstem Reservoir System Master Water Control Manual.

1. Master water control manual revision Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of the Army Corps of Engineers, shall revise the Missouri River Mainstem Reservoir System Master Water Control Manual and any related regulations to delete fish and wildlife as an authorized purpose of the Corps and elevate flood control as the highest priority of authorized purposes of the Corps at all times, not just during significant runoff events.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1372 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 16, 2015 Mr. Boustany (for himself and Mr. Reichert ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , 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 A BILL To amend title V of the Social Security Act to extend the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Programs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Home Visiting Extension Act . 2. Extension of Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Programs Section 511(j)(1)(F) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 711(j)(1)(F) ) is amended by striking the period beginning on October 1, 2014, and ending on March 31, 2015 and inserting fiscal year 2015 .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1373 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 16, 2015 Mr. Burgess introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , 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 A BILL To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to consider, within the annual rulemaking processes, the effect of regulatory changes to certain Medicare payment systems on provider consolidation.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Providers Consolidation and Medicare Payments Examined through Evaluation Act of 2015 or the Providers COMPETE Act of 2015 . 2. Rulemaking that implements certain Medicare payment changes to consider effects on provider consolidation (a) In general Beginning for 2016, as part of any annual notice and comment rulemaking process to implement changes to payment systems under title XVIII of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq. ) for items and services under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (including those for inpatient and outpatient hospital services, physicians’ services, and services furnished by other providers of services and suppliers), the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall seek public comment on and evaluate the extent to which, and how, such a change is projected to affect provider consolidation. (b) Coordination and consultation (1) Internal coordination For purposes of conducting the evaluations under subsection (a), the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall ensure appropriate coordination within the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services such that experts with respect to the applicable payment system under title XVIII of the Social Security Act work collaboratively for purposes of such evaluations. (2) Consultation For purposes of conducting the evaluations under subsection (a), the Secretary of Health and Human Services may consult with the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission established under section 1805 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395b–6 ), the Federal Trade Commission, other governmental agencies, and private sector entities. (c) Provider consolidation defined For purposes of this section, the term provider consolidation includes the vertical or horizontal integration among providers of services and suppliers, including professional practices, health care settings, and ancillary services by any entity (such as a health system, group practice, or health insurer).
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1374 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 16, 2015 Mr. Capuano (for himself, Mr. Cleaver , and Ms. Norton ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide penalties for counterfeiting or selling Presidential inauguration tickets, and for other purposes.

1. Selling or counterfeiting Presidential inauguration tickets Chapter 25 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 515. Selling or counterfeiting Presidential inauguration tickets (a) Whoever knowingly— (1) except as provided in subsection (b) transfers for money or property a ticket to a Presidential inaugural ceremony; (2) with intent to defraud, falsely makes, forges, counterfeits, or alters a ticket to a Presidential inaugural ceremony; or (3) with intent to defraud, enters or attempts to enter a Presidential inaugural ceremony with a ticket, knowing that ticket to have been falsely made, forged, counterfeited or altered; shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 6 months, or both. (b) Subsection (a) does not apply to a transfer that occurs after the date on which the Presidential inaugural ceremony for which the ticket was issued takes place. (c) In this section, the term Presidential inaugural ceremony means a public inaugural ceremony at which the President-elect or the Vice-President-elect take the oath or affirmation of office for the office of President of the United States or the office of Vice President of the United States, respectively. . 2. Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 25 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 515. Selling or counterfeiting Presidential inauguration tickets. .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1379 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 16, 2015 Mr. Miller of Florida introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Board of Veterans’ Appeals to develop evidence in appeal cases, and for other purposes.

1. Development of evidence by Board of Veterans’ Appeals (a) In general Chapter 71 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 7113. Development of evidence (a) In general If the Board determines that there is insufficient evidence to make a decision in a claimant’s appeal case, the Board shall take such steps as may be necessary to develop the evidence necessary to make a decision in the case. (b) Prohibition on remands The Board may not remand any appeal case to the Veterans Benefits Administration. (c) Provision of access The Secretary shall ensure that the Board has access to such information as may be necessary to develop evidence under subsection (a). . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 7113. Development of evidence. .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1380 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 16, 2015 Mr. Miller of Florida introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the eligibility for a medallion furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to signify the veteran status of a deceased individual.

1. Expansion of eligibility for medallions Section 2306(d)(4) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following sentence: Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may furnish a medallion or other device under this paragraph regardless of the date of the death of the individual for whom the medallion or other device is furnished. .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1382 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in awarding a contract for the procurement of goods or services, to give a preference to offerors that employ veterans.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Boosting Rates of American Veteran Employment Act or the BRAVE Act . 2. Preference for offerors employing veterans (a) In general Subchapter II of chapter 81 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding after section 8128 the following new section: 8129. Preference for offerors employing veterans (a) Preference In awarding a contract (or task order) for the procurement of goods or services, the Secretary may give a preference to offerors that employ veterans on a full-time basis. The Secretary shall determine such preference based on the percentage of the full-time employees of the offeror who are veterans. (b) Enforcement penalties for misrepresentation (1) Any offeror that is determined by the Secretary to have willfully and intentionally misrepresented the veteran status of the employees of the offeror for purposes of subsection (a) shall be debarred from contracting with the Department for a period of not less than 5 years. (2) In the case of a debarment under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall commence debarment action against the offeror by not later than 30 days after determining that the offeror willfully and intentionally misrepresented the veteran status of the employees of the offeror as described in paragraph (1) and shall complete debarment actions against such offeror by not later than 90 days after such determination. (3) The debarment of an offeror under paragraph (1) includes the debarment of all principals in the offeror for a period of not less than 5 years. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 8128 the following new item: 8129. Preference for offerors employing veterans. .

Passed the House of Representatives May 18, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1382 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 16, 2015 Miss Rice of New York (for herself, Mr. Cook , Mr. Takano , Mr. Abraham , Ms. Kuster , and Mrs. Radewagen ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in awarding a contract for the procurement of goods or services, to give a preference to offerors that employ veterans.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Boosting Rates of American Veteran Employment Act or the BRAVE Act . 2. Preference for offerors employing veterans (a) In general Subchapter II of chapter 81 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding after section 8128 the following new section: 8129. Preference for offerors employing veterans (a) Preference In awarding a contract for the procurement of goods or services, the Secretary may give a preference to offerors that employ veterans. The Secretary shall determine such preference based on the percentage of the employees of the offeror who are veterans. (b) Enforcement penalties for misrepresentation (1) Any offeror that is determined by the Secretary to have willfully and intentionally misrepresented the veteran status of the employees of the offeror for purposes of subsection (a) shall be debarred from contracting with the Department for a period of not less than five years. (2) In the case of a debarment under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall commence debarment action against the offeror by not later than 30 days after determining that the offeror willfully and intentionally misrepresented the veteran status of the employees of the offeror as described in paragraph (1) and shall complete debarment actions against such offeror by not later than 90 days after such determination. (3) The debarment of an offeror under paragraph (1) includes the debarment of all principals in the offeror for a period of not less than five years. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 8128 the following new item: 8129. Preference for offerors employing veterans. .
IIB 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1382 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 19, 2015 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs AN ACT To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in awarding a contract for the procurement of goods or services, to give a preference to offerors that employ veterans.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Boosting Rates of American Veteran Employment Act or the BRAVE Act . 2. Preference for offerors employing veterans (a) In general Subchapter II of chapter 81 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding after section 8128 the following new section: 8129. Preference for offerors employing veterans (a) Preference In awarding a contract (or task order) for the procurement of goods or services, the Secretary may give a preference to offerors that employ veterans on a full-time basis. The Secretary shall determine such preference based on the percentage of the full-time employees of the offeror who are veterans. (b) Enforcement penalties for misrepresentation (1) Any offeror that is determined by the Secretary to have willfully and intentionally misrepresented the veteran status of the employees of the offeror for purposes of subsection (a) shall be debarred from contracting with the Department for a period of not less than 5 years. (2) In the case of a debarment under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall commence debarment action against the offeror by not later than 30 days after determining that the offeror willfully and intentionally misrepresented the veteran status of the employees of the offeror as described in paragraph (1) and shall complete debarment actions against such offeror by not later than 90 days after such determination. (3) The debarment of an offeror under paragraph (1) includes the debarment of all principals in the offeror for a period of not less than 5 years. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 8128 the following new item: 8129. Preference for offerors employing veterans. .

Passed the House of Representatives May 18, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk Robert F. Reeves, Deputy Clerk
IB 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1384 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title 38, United States Code, to recognize the service in the reserve components of certain persons by honoring them with status as veterans under law.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Honor America’s Guard-Reserve Retirees Act . 2. Provision of status under law by honoring certain members of the reserve components as veterans (a) Veteran status (1) In general Chapter 1 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 107 the following new section: 107A. Honoring as veterans certain persons who performed service in the reserve components Any person who is entitled under chapter 1223 of title 10 to retired pay for nonregular service or, but for age, would be entitled under such chapter to retired pay for nonregular service shall be honored as a veteran but shall not be entitled to any benefit by reason of this section. . (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 107 the following new item: 107A. Honoring as veterans certain persons who performed service in the reserve components. . (b) Clarification regarding benefits No person may receive any benefit under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs solely by reason of section 107A of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a).

Passed the House of Representatives November 16, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1384 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 16, 2015 Mr. Walz (for himself, Mr. Ashford , Mr. Bishop of Georgia , Ms. Bordallo , Ms. Brown of Florida , Mr. Cleaver , Mr. Connolly , Mr. Courtney , Mr. Cramer , Mr. Denham , Mr. Emmer of Minnesota , Ms. Esty , Mr. Franks of Arizona , Ms. Gabbard , Mr. Jones , Ms. Kaptur , Mr. Ted Lieu of California , Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Peters , Mr. Rangel , Mr. Ruiz , Mr. Stewart , Mr. Stivers , Mr. Takai , Mr. Takano , Mr. Veasey , Mr. Welch , Mr. MacArthur , Mr. Harper , and Mr. Latta ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to recognize the service in the reserve components of certain persons by honoring them with status as veterans under law.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Honor America’s Guard-Reserve Retirees Act . 2. Provision of status under law by honoring certain members of the reserve components as veterans (a) Veteran status (1) In general Chapter 1 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 107 the following new section: 107A. Honoring as veterans certain persons who performed service in the reserve components Any person who is entitled under chapter 1223 of title 10 to retired pay for nonregular service or, but for age, would be entitled under such chapter to retired pay for nonregular service shall be honored as a veteran but shall not be entitled to any benefit by reason of this section. . (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 107 the following new item: 107A. Honoring as veterans certain persons who performed service in the reserve components. . (b) Clarification regarding benefits No person may receive any benefit under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs solely by reason of section 107A of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a).