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IB Union Calendar No. 612 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 954 [Report No. 114–784] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 12, 2015 Mr. Smith of Nebraska introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means September 22, 2016 Additional sponsors: Mr. Fortenberry , Mr. Blum , Mr. Duncan of South Carolina , Mr. Renacci , Mr. Roskam , Mr. Hultgren , and Mr. Dold September 22, 2016 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on February 12, 2015 A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt from the individual mandate certain individuals who had coverage under a terminated qualified health plan funded through the Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan (CO–OP) program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the CO-OP Consumer Protection Act of 2016 . 2. Exemption from individual mandate for certain individuals who had coverage under a terminated health plan funded through the Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan (CO–OP) program (a) In general Section 5000A(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (6) Certain individuals previously enrolled in health plans funded through the Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan (CO–OP) program Any applicable individual for any month if— (A) such individual was enrolled in minimum essential coverage offered by a qualified nonprofit health insurance issuer (as defined in subsection (c) of section 1322 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18042 )) receiving funds with respect to such coverage through the Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan program established under such section, (B) during the calendar year which includes such month, such issuer terminated such coverage in the area in which the individual resides, and (C) such month ends after the date on which such coverage was so terminated. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to months beginning after December 31, 2013.

September 22, 2016 Reported with an amendment, 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. 959 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the Medgar Evers House, located in Jackson, Mississippi, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medgar Evers House Study Act . 2. Special resource study (a) Study The Secretary of the Interior shall conduct a special resource study of the home of the late civil rights activist Medgar Evers, located at 2332 Margaret Walker Alexander Drive in Jackson, Mississippi. (b) Contents In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) evaluate the national significance of the site; (2) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the site as a unit of the National Park System; (3) consider other alternatives for preservation, protection, and interpretation of the site by Federal, State, or local governmental entities, or private and nonprofit organizations; (4) consult with interested Federal, State, or local governmental entities, private and nonprofit organizations or any other interested individuals; (5) determine the effect of the designation of the site as a unit of the National Park System on existing commercial and recreational uses, and the effect on State and local governments to manage those activities; (6) identify any authorities, including condemnation, that will compel or permit the Secretary to influence or participate in local land use decisions (such as zoning) or place restrictions on non-Federal land if the site is designated a unit of the National Park System; and (7) identify cost estimates for any Federal acquisition, development, interpretation, operation, and maintenance associated with the alternatives. (c) Applicable law The study required under subsection (a) shall be conducted in accordance with section 100507 of title 54, United States Code. (d) Study results Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available for the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate the results of the study and any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.

Passed the House of Representatives September 16, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 959 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 12, 2015 Mr. Thompson of Mississippi introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the Medgar Evers House, located in Jackson, Mississippi, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medgar Evers House Study Act . 2. Special resource study (a) Study The Secretary of the Interior shall conduct a special resource study of the home of the late civil rights activist Medgar Evers, located at 2332 Margaret Walker Alexander Drive in Jackson, Mississippi. (b) Contents In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) evaluate the national significance of the site; (2) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the site as a unit of the National Park System; (3) consider other alternatives for preservation, protection, and interpretation of the site by Federal, State, or local governmental entities, or private and nonprofit organizations; (4) consult with interested Federal, State, or local governmental entities, private and nonprofit organizations or any other interested individuals; and (5) identify cost estimates for any Federal acquisition, development, interpretation, operation, and maintenance associated with the alternatives. (c) Applicable law The study required under subsection (a) shall be conducted in accordance with section 100507 of title 54, United States Code. (d) Report Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available for the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report containing the results of the study and any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.
IIB 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 959 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 17, 2015 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources AN ACT To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the Medgar Evers House, located in Jackson, Mississippi, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medgar Evers House Study Act . 2. Special resource study (a) Study The Secretary of the Interior shall conduct a special resource study of the home of the late civil rights activist Medgar Evers, located at 2332 Margaret Walker Alexander Drive in Jackson, Mississippi. (b) Contents In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) evaluate the national significance of the site; (2) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the site as a unit of the National Park System; (3) consider other alternatives for preservation, protection, and interpretation of the site by Federal, State, or local governmental entities, or private and nonprofit organizations; (4) consult with interested Federal, State, or local governmental entities, private and nonprofit organizations or any other interested individuals; (5) determine the effect of the designation of the site as a unit of the National Park System on existing commercial and recreational uses, and the effect on State and local governments to manage those activities; (6) identify any authorities, including condemnation, that will compel or permit the Secretary to influence or participate in local land use decisions (such as zoning) or place restrictions on non-Federal land if the site is designated a unit of the National Park System; and (7) identify cost estimates for any Federal acquisition, development, interpretation, operation, and maintenance associated with the alternatives. (c) Applicable law The study required under subsection (a) shall be conducted in accordance with section 100507 of title 54, United States Code. (d) Study results Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available for the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate the results of the study and any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.

Passed the House of Representatives September 16, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
IB Union Calendar No. 190 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 959 [Report No. 114–251] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 12, 2015 Mr. Thompson of Mississippi introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources September 8, 2015 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the Medgar Evers House, located in Jackson, Mississippi, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medgar Evers House Study Act . 2. Special resource study (a) Study The Secretary of the Interior shall conduct a special resource study of the home of the late civil rights activist Medgar Evers, located at 2332 Margaret Walker Alexander Drive in Jackson, Mississippi. (b) Contents In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) evaluate the national significance of the site; (2) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the site as a unit of the National Park System; (3) consider other alternatives for preservation, protection, and interpretation of the site by Federal, State, or local governmental entities, or private and nonprofit organizations; (4) consult with interested Federal, State, or local governmental entities, private and nonprofit organizations or any other interested individuals; and (5) identify cost estimates for any Federal acquisition, development, interpretation, operation, and maintenance associated with the alternatives. (c) Applicable law The study required under subsection (a) shall be conducted in accordance with section 100507 of title 54, United States Code. (d) Report Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available for the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report containing the results of the study and any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.

September 8, 2015 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
II Calendar No. 608 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 959 [Report No. 114–335] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 17, 2015 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources September 6, 2016 Reported by Ms. Murkowski , without amendment AN ACT To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the Medgar Evers House, located in Jackson, Mississippi, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Medgar Evers House Study Act . 2. Special resource study (a) Study The Secretary of the Interior shall conduct a special resource study of the home of the late civil rights activist Medgar Evers, located at 2332 Margaret Walker Alexander Drive in Jackson, Mississippi. (b) Contents In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) evaluate the national significance of the site; (2) determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the site as a unit of the National Park System; (3) consider other alternatives for preservation, protection, and interpretation of the site by Federal, State, or local governmental entities, or private and nonprofit organizations; (4) consult with interested Federal, State, or local governmental entities, private and nonprofit organizations or any other interested individuals; (5) determine the effect of the designation of the site as a unit of the National Park System on existing commercial and recreational uses, and the effect on State and local governments to manage those activities; (6) identify any authorities, including condemnation, that will compel or permit the Secretary to influence or participate in local land use decisions (such as zoning) or place restrictions on non-Federal land if the site is designated a unit of the National Park System; and (7) identify cost estimates for any Federal acquisition, development, interpretation, operation, and maintenance associated with the alternatives. (c) Applicable law The study required under subsection (a) shall be conducted in accordance with section 100507 of title 54, United States Code. (d) Study results Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available for the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate the results of the study and any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.

September 6, 2016 Reported without amendment
I 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 960 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT Designate the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Newark, Ohio, as the Daniel L. Kinnard VA Clinic.

1. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Daniel L. Kinnard was born on October 21, 1949, in Mount Vernon, Ohio. (2) While residing in Newark, Ohio, Daniel L. Kinnard enlisted in the Army at Fort Hayes, Ohio, on November 14, 1966, and served as a Specialist Fourth Class in the 101st Airborne Division. (3) Specialist Kinnard was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Parachutist Badge, Sharpshooter Badge with Rifle Bar, Bronze Star for Valor, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, and the Combat Medical Badge. (4) Specialist Kinnard’s citation for the Bronze Star said, For heroism in combat against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam on 17 February 1968. Specialist Four Kinnard distinguished himself while attached as a medic on a combat operation near Quang Tri, Republic of Vietnam. The point platoon made contact with enemy positions in a hedgerow and two of the point men were seriously wounded. Without hesitation, Specialist Kinnard rushed through the heavy volume of enemy fire to reach the wounded men. With complete disregard for his own personal safety, Specialist Kinnard remained exposed to enemy fire while he treated the wounded men. Once he administered first aid to the wounded, Specialist Kinnard organized their evacuation under fire. His personal bravery and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and United States Army. . (5) Specialist Kinnard was killed in action on March 9, 1968, while rendering aid to his fellow paratroopers. 2. Daniel L. Kinnard VA Clinic (a) Designation The Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic located in Newark, Ohio, shall after the date of the enactment of this Act be known and designated as the Daniel L. Kinnard VA Clinic . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Daniel L. Kinnard VA Clinic.

Passed the House of Representatives May 23, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I One Hundred Fourteenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Monday, the fourth day of January, two thousand and sixteen H. R. 960 AN ACT Designate the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Newark, Ohio, as the Daniel L. Kinnard VA Clinic.

1. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Daniel L. Kinnard was born on October 21, 1949, in Mount Vernon, Ohio. (2) While residing in Newark, Ohio, Daniel L. Kinnard enlisted in the Army at Fort Hayes, Ohio, on November 14, 1966, and served as a Specialist Fourth Class in the 101st Airborne Division. (3) Specialist Kinnard was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Parachutist Badge, Sharpshooter Badge with Rifle Bar, Bronze Star for Valor, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, and the Combat Medical Badge. (4) Specialist Kinnard’s citation for the Bronze Star said, For heroism in combat against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam on 17 February 1968. Specialist Four Kinnard distinguished himself while attached as a medic on a combat operation near Quang Tri, Republic of Vietnam. The point platoon made contact with enemy positions in a hedgerow and two of the point men were seriously wounded. Without hesitation, Specialist Kinnard rushed through the heavy volume of enemy fire to reach the wounded men. With complete disregard for his own personal safety, Specialist Kinnard remained exposed to enemy fire while he treated the wounded men. Once he administered first aid to the wounded, Specialist Kinnard organized their evacuation under fire. His personal bravery and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and United States Army. . (5) Specialist Kinnard was killed in action on March 9, 1968, while rendering aid to his fellow paratroopers. 2. Daniel L. Kinnard VA Clinic (a) Designation The Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic located in Newark, Ohio, shall after the date of the enactment of this Act be known and designated as the Daniel L. Kinnard VA Clinic . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Daniel L. Kinnard VA Clinic.

Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 960 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 12, 2015 Mr. Tiberi (for himself, Mrs. Beatty , Mr. Jordan , Mr. Latta , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Mr. Gibbs , Mr. Turner , Ms. Fudge , Mr. Ryan of Ohio , Mr. Joyce , Mr. Stivers , Mr. Renacci , and Mr. Chabot ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs A BILL To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs community based outpatient clinic in Newark, Ohio, as the Daniel L. Kinnard Department of Veterans Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic.

1. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Daniel L. Kinnard was born on October 21, 1949, in Mount Vernon, Ohio. (2) While residing in Newark, Ohio, Daniel L. Kinnard enlisted in the Army at Fort Hayes, Ohio, on November 14, 1966, and served as a Specialist Fourth Class in the 101st Airborne Division. (3) Specialist Kinnard was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Parachutist Badge, Sharpshooter Badge with Rifle Bar, Bronze Star for Valor, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, and the Combat Medical Badge. (4) Specialist Kinnard’s citation for the Bronze Star said, For heroism in combat against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam on 17 February 1968. Specialist Four Kinnard distinguished himself while attached as a medic on a combat operation near Quang Tri, Republic of Vietnam. The point platoon made contact with enemy positions in a hedgerow and two of the point men were seriously wounded. Without hesitation, Specialist Kinnard rushed through the heavy volume of enemy fire to reach the wounded men. With complete disregard for his own personal safety, Specialist Kinnard remained exposed to enemy fire while he treated the wounded men. Once he administered first aid to the wounded, Specialist Kinnard organized their evacuation under fire. His personal bravery and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and United States Army. . (5) Specialist Kinnard was killed in action on March 9, 1968, while rendering aid to his fellow paratroopers. 2. Daniel L. Kinnard Department of Veterans Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic (a) Designation The Department of Veterans Affairs community based outpatient clinic located in Newark, Ohio, shall after the date of the enactment of this Act be known and designated as the Daniel L. Kinnard Department of Veterans Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Department of Veterans Affairs community based outpatient clinic referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Daniel L. Kinnard Department of Veterans Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic.
IIB 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 960 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 24, 2016 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs AN ACT Designate the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Newark, Ohio, as the Daniel L. Kinnard VA Clinic.

1. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Daniel L. Kinnard was born on October 21, 1949, in Mount Vernon, Ohio. (2) While residing in Newark, Ohio, Daniel L. Kinnard enlisted in the Army at Fort Hayes, Ohio, on November 14, 1966, and served as a Specialist Fourth Class in the 101st Airborne Division. (3) Specialist Kinnard was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Parachutist Badge, Sharpshooter Badge with Rifle Bar, Bronze Star for Valor, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, and the Combat Medical Badge. (4) Specialist Kinnard’s citation for the Bronze Star said, For heroism in combat against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam on 17 February 1968. Specialist Four Kinnard distinguished himself while attached as a medic on a combat operation near Quang Tri, Republic of Vietnam. The point platoon made contact with enemy positions in a hedgerow and two of the point men were seriously wounded. Without hesitation, Specialist Kinnard rushed through the heavy volume of enemy fire to reach the wounded men. With complete disregard for his own personal safety, Specialist Kinnard remained exposed to enemy fire while he treated the wounded men. Once he administered first aid to the wounded, Specialist Kinnard organized their evacuation under fire. His personal bravery and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and United States Army. . (5) Specialist Kinnard was killed in action on March 9, 1968, while rendering aid to his fellow paratroopers. 2. Daniel L. Kinnard VA Clinic (a) Designation The Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic located in Newark, Ohio, shall after the date of the enactment of this Act be known and designated as the Daniel L. Kinnard VA Clinic . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the Daniel L. Kinnard VA Clinic.

Passed the House of Representatives May 23, 2016. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 961 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 12, 2015 Mr. Tiberi (for himself, Mr. Neal , Mr. Kind , Mr. Larson of Connecticut , Mr. Pascrell , Mr. Thompson of California , Mr. Reed , Mr. Roskam , Mr. Young of Indiana , and Mr. Boustany ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the subpart F exemption for active financing income.

1. Permanent subpart F exemption for active financing income (a) Banking, financing, or similar businesses Section 954(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to special rule for income derived in the active conduct of banking, financing, or similar businesses) is amended by striking paragraph (9). (b) Insurance businesses Section 953(e) of such Code (relating to exempt insurance income) is amended by striking paragraph (10) and by redesignating paragraph (11) as paragraph (10). (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years of a foreign corporation beginning after December 31, 2014, and to taxable years of United States shareholders with or within which such taxable years of such foreign corporation end.
IB Union Calendar No. 233 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 961 [Report No. 114–307] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 12, 2015 Mr. Tiberi (for himself, Mr. Neal , Mr. Kind , Mr. Larson of Connecticut , Mr. Pascrell , Mr. Thompson of California , Mr. Reed , Mr. Roskam , Mr. Young of Indiana , and Mr. Boustany ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means October 23, 2015 Additional sponsors: Ms. Linda T. Sánchez of California , Mr. Schock , Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas , Mr. Smith of Nebraska , Mr. Marchant , Mrs. Noem , and Mr. Paulsen October 23, 2015 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on February 12, 2015 A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the subpart F exemption for active financing income.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Permanent Active Financing Exception Act of 2015 . 2. Permanent subpart F exemption for active financing income (a) Banking, financing, or similar businesses Section 954(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to special rule for income derived in the active conduct of banking, financing, or similar businesses) is amended by striking paragraph (9). (b) Insurance businesses Section 953(e) of such Code (relating to exempt insurance income) is amended by striking paragraph (10) and by redesignating paragraph (11) as paragraph (10). (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years of a foreign corporation beginning after December 31, 2014, and to taxable years of United States shareholders with or within which such taxable years of such foreign corporation end.

October 23, 2015 Reported with an amendment, 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. 965 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2015 Mr. Pascrell (for himself and Mr. Boustany ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To require the issuance of guidance on the application of the Federal policy for the protection of human subjects with respect to clinical data registries.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Facilitating Participation in Clinical Data Registries Act of 2015 . 2. Guidance on application of Common Rule to clinical data registries Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Office for Human Research Protections of the Department of Health and Human Services, shall issue guidance on the application with respect to clinical data registries of the provisions of subpart A of part 46 of title 45, Code of Federal Regulations, or equivalent Federal regulations for the protection of human subjects in research.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 967 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2015 Mr. Pocan (for himself, Mr. McGovern , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Grijalva , Ms. Slaughter , Mr. Nolan , Mr. Gene Green of Texas , Mr. Tonko , Ms. Kaptur , Mr. DeFazio , Mr. Conyers , Mr. Ellison , and Ms. DeLauro ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , 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 prohibit the President from entering into a free trade agreement or investment treaty with a foreign country or countries if the agreement or treaty includes investor-state dispute settlement provisions.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting America’s Sovereignty Act . 2. Prohibition on agreements that include investor-state dispute settlement provisions (a) In general The President may not, on or after the date of the enactment of this Act, enter into any free trade agreement or investment treaty with a foreign country or countries if the agreement or treaty includes a provision described in subsection (b). (b) Provision described A provision described in this subsection is a provision that grants foreign investors the right to access an international tribunal to seek cash damages from or injunctive relief against the government of the United States if such investors believe actions taken by the United States are in breach of rights conferred to foreign investors in the free trade agreement or investment treaty.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 968 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2015 Mr. Jeffries (for himself, Mr. Capuano , and Mr. King of New York ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To make the acquisition, installation, and maintenance of security cameras, safety lighting, and building locking mechanisms in public housing an eligible activity under community development block grant program.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the P.J.'s Act . 2. Eligible activities Paragraph (4) of section 105(a) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 ( 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(4) ) is amended by inserting after energy efficiency the following: and rehabilitation to improve public safety, including the acquisition, installation, and maintenance of security cameras, safety lighting, and building locking mechanisms in public housing .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 973 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2015 Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois (for himself, Mr. Schiff , Mr. Guthrie , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Bost , Mr. Farr , Mr. Massie , Ms. Titus , Mrs. Bustos , Mr. Cummings , Ms. Frankel of Florida , Mr. Takano , Mr. Young of Alaska , Mr. Ryan of Ohio , Ms. Clark of Massachusetts , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Joyce , Mr. Hastings , Ms. Brownley of California , Ms. Tsongas , Mr. Kennedy , Ms. DelBene , Mr. Cartwright , Mr. Lipinski , Mr. Lynch , Mr. Yarmuth , Mr. Lowenthal , Ms. Speier , Mr. Keating , Ms. Fudge , Mr. Hanna , Mrs. Capps , Mr. Hunter , Mr. Lieu of California , Mr. Pallone , Ms. Norton , Mr. Langevin , Mr. Garamendi , Mr. Larsen of Washington , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Courtney , Ms. Pingree , Mr. King of New York , Mr. Sarbanes , Mr. Huffman , Mr. Schock , Mr. Costa , Mr. Wittman , Mr. Sires , Mr. Valadao , Mr. Cárdenas , Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York , Mr. Honda , Mr. Sherman , Ms. Linda T. Sánchez of California , Mr. Higgins , Ms. Chu of California , Mr. Loebsack , Mr. Swalwell of California , Mr. McNerney , Mr. Ruppersberger , and Mr. Burgess ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Social Security Fairness Act of 2015 . 2. Repeal of government pension offset provision (a) In general Section 202(k) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 402(k) ) is amended by striking paragraph (5). (b) Conforming amendments (1) Section 202(b)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 402(b)(2) ) is amended by striking subsections (k)(5) and (q) and inserting subsection (q) . (2) Section 202(c)(2) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 402(c)(2) ) is amended by striking subsections (k)(5) and (q) and inserting subsection (q) . (3) Section 202(e)(2)(A) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 402(e)(2)(A) ) is amended by striking subsection (k)(5), subsection (q), and inserting subsection (q) . (4) Section 202(f)(2)(A) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 402(f)(2)(A) ) is amended by striking subsection (k)(5), subsection (q) and inserting subsection (q) . 3. Repeal of windfall elimination provisions (a) In general Section 215 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 415 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (7); (2) in subsection (d), by striking paragraph (3); and (3) in subsection (f), by striking paragraph (9). (b) Conforming amendments Subsections (e)(2) and (f)(2) of section 202 of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 402 ) are each amended by striking section 215(f)(5), 215(f)(6), or 215(f)(9)(B) in subparagraphs (C) and (D)(i) and inserting paragraph (5) or (6) of section 215(f) . 4. Effective date The amendments made by this Act shall apply with respect to monthly insurance benefits payable under title II of the Social Security Act for months after December 2015. Notwithstanding section 215(f) of the Social Security Act, the Commissioner of Social Security shall adjust primary insurance amounts to the extent necessary to take into account the amendments made by section 3.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 976 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2015 Mr. Sam Johnson of Texas (for himself, Mr. Womack , Mr. Franks of Arizona , Mr. Salmon , Mr. Schweikert , Mr. Bucshon , Mr. Rokita , Mr. Young of Indiana , Ms. Jenkins of Kansas , Mr. Pompeo , Mrs. Ellmers , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Mr. Cole , Mr. Barton , Mr. Burgess , Mr. Carter of Texas , Mr. Farenthold , Mr. Flores , Mr. Marchant , Mr. Olson , Mr. Sessions , Mr. Thornberry , Mr. Carson of Indiana , Mr. Hinojosa , Ms. Jackson Lee , and Mr. Gosar ) 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 repeal changes made by health care reform laws to the Medicare exception to the prohibition on certain physician referrals for hospitals, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2015 . 2. Repeal of health care reform provisions limiting Medicare exception to the prohibition on certain physician referrals for hospitals Sections 6001 and 10601 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( Public Law 111–148 ; 124 Stat. 684, 1005) and section 1106 of the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 ( Public Law 111–152 ; 124 Stat. 1049) are repealed and the provisions of law amended by such sections are restored as if such sections had never been enacted.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 977 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2015 Mr. Schock (for himself, Mr. Tonko , Mr. Turner , Mr. Hanna , Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , Mr. Rangel , and Mr. Payne ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To enable hospital-based nursing programs that are affiliated with a hospital to maintain payments under the Medicare program to hospitals for the costs of such programs.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Making the Education of Nurses Dependable for Schools Act or the MEND Act . 2. Enabling hospital-based nursing programs that are affiliated with a hospital to maintain Medicare payments for the costs of such programs (a) In general For purposes of clarifying the methodology for payment under the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act to providers for the costs of nursing and allied health education activities for cost reporting periods beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall apply section 413.85 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations— (1) by treating a provider as meeting all of the requirements described in paragraph (f)(1) of such section if the provider or a wholly owned subsidiary educational institution of such provider singly or collectively meets all of such requirements; (2) in the case of a provider that would meet the requirements of paragraph (g)(3) of such section, with respect to a nursing or allied health education program, except that the transfer described in such paragraph of such a program to a wholly owned subsidiary educational institution in order to meet accreditation standards occurred after October 1, 2003, by treating such provider as meeting the requirements of such paragraph (and eligible for payments under such paragraph) with respect to such program; (3) in the case of a provider or wholly owned subsidiary educational institution of such provider that has been in continuous operation since October 1, 2003, by treating such provider, beginning as of such date with respect to such program, as described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection; and (4) by defining the term wholly owned subsidiary educational institution , as referenced in such section, as such term is defined under subsection (b). (b) Definitions For purposes of this section: (1) Provider The term provider has the meaning given such term in section 400.202 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations. (2) Wholly owned subsidiary educational institution The term wholly owned subsidiary educational institution means, with respect to a provider, an educational institution that— (A) is organized as a legal entity distinct from the provider; (B) has the provider as its sole owner or sole member; and (C) is organized in the same State in which the provider is organized or registered to do business.
IB 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 979 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To designate a mountain in the John Muir Wilderness of the Sierra National Forest as Sky Point .

1. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Staff Sergeant Sky Mote, USMC, grew up in El Dorado, California. (2) Staff Sergeant Mote graduated from Union Mine High School. (3) Upon graduation, Staff Sergeant Mote promptly enlisted in the Marine Corps. (4) Staff Sergeant Mote spent 9 years serving his country in the United States Marine Corps, including a deployment to Iraq and two deployments to Afghanistan. (5) By his decisive actions, heroic initiative, and resolute dedication to duty, Staff Sergeant Mote gave his life to protect fellow Marines on August 10, 2012, by gallantly rushing into action during an attack by a rogue Afghan policeman inside the base perimeter in Helmand province. (6) Staff Sergeant Mote was awarded the Navy Cross, a Purple Heart, the Navy-Marine Corps Commendation Medal, a Navy-Marine Corps Achievement Medal, two Combat Action Ribbons, and three Good Conduct Medals. (7) The Congress of the United States, in acknowledgment of this debt that cannot be repaid, honors Staff Sergeant Mote for his ultimate sacrifice and recognizes his service to his country, faithfully executed to his last, full measure of devotion. (8) A presently unnamed peak in the center of Humphrey Basin holds special meaning to the friends and family of Sky Mote, as their annual hunting trips set up camp beneath this point; under the stars, the memories made beneath this rounded peak will be cherished forever. 2. Sky Point (a) Designation The mountain in the John Muir Wilderness of the Sierra National Forest in California, located at 37°15′16.10091″N 118°43′39.54102″W, shall be known and designated as Sky Point . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, record, or other paper of the United States to the mountain described in subsection (a) shall be considered to be a reference to Sky Point .

Passed the House of Representatives June 1, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 979 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2015 Mr. McClintock (for himself, Mrs. Torres , Mr. Rohrabacher , Mr. Nunes , Mr. Lowenthal , Mr. Issa , Mrs. Napolitano , Mr. Valadao , Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. Schiff , Mr. Hunter , Mr. Costa , Mr. Takano , Mrs. Mimi Walters of California , Mr. Cárdenas , Ms. Brownley of California , Mr. Vargas , Mr. Peters , Mr. Lieu of California , Mr. Swalwell of California , Mr. Calvert , Ms. Lofgren , Mr. Thompson of California , Mr. Knight , Mr. Honda , Mr. Farr , Mr. Bera , Mr. Royce , Ms. Speier , Ms. Maxine Waters of California , Ms. Roybal-Allard , Ms. Chu of California , Mr. Ruiz , Ms. Lee , Mrs. Davis of California , Ms. Matsui , Mr. Aguilar , Mr. Sherman , Mr. McNerney , Ms. Linda T. Sánchez of California , Ms. Loretta Sanchez of California , Mr. Denham , Ms. Hahn , Mr. DeSaulnier , Ms. Eshoo , Mr. Huffman , Mr. Cook , Ms. Bass , Mrs. Capps , Mr. Garamendi , Mr. Becerra , Ms. Pelosi , and Mr. McCarthy ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To designate a mountain in the John Muir Wilderness of the Sierra National Forest as Sky Point .

1. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Staff Sergeant Sky Mote, USMC, grew up in El Dorado, California. (2) Staff Sergeant Mote graduated from Union Mine High School. (3) Upon graduation, Staff Sergeant Mote promptly enlisted in the Marine Corps. (4) Staff Sergeant Mote spent 9 years serving his country in the United States Marine Corps, including a deployment to Iraq and two deployments to Afghanistan. (5) By his decisive actions, heroic initiative, and resolute dedication to duty, Staff Sergeant Mote gave his life to protect fellow Marines on August 10, 2012, by gallantly rushing into action during an attack by a rogue Afghan policeman inside the base perimeter in Helmand province. (6) Staff Sergeant Mote was awarded the Navy Cross, a Purple Heart, the Navy-Marine Corps Commendation Medal, a Navy-Marine Corps Achievement Medal, 2 Combat Action Ribbons and 3 Good Conduct Medals. (7) The Congress of the United States, in acknowledgment of this debt that cannot be repaid, honors Staff Sergeant Mote for his ultimate sacrifice and recognizes his service to his country, faithfully executed to his last, full measure of devotion. (8) A presently unnamed peak in the center of Humphrey Basin holds special meaning to the friends and family of Sky Mote, as their annual hunting trips set up camp beneath this point; under the stars, the memories made beneath this rounded peak will be cherished forever. 2. Sky Point (a) Designation The mountain in the John Muir Wilderness of the Sierra National Forest in California, located at 37°15′16.10091″N 118°43′39.54102″W, shall be known and designated as Sky Point . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, record, or other paper of the United States to the mountain described in subsection (a) shall be considered to be a reference to Sky Point .
IIB 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 979 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 2, 2015 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources AN ACT To designate a mountain in the John Muir Wilderness of the Sierra National Forest as Sky Point .

1. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Staff Sergeant Sky Mote, USMC, grew up in El Dorado, California. (2) Staff Sergeant Mote graduated from Union Mine High School. (3) Upon graduation, Staff Sergeant Mote promptly enlisted in the Marine Corps. (4) Staff Sergeant Mote spent 9 years serving his country in the United States Marine Corps, including a deployment to Iraq and two deployments to Afghanistan. (5) By his decisive actions, heroic initiative, and resolute dedication to duty, Staff Sergeant Mote gave his life to protect fellow Marines on August 10, 2012, by gallantly rushing into action during an attack by a rogue Afghan policeman inside the base perimeter in Helmand province. (6) Staff Sergeant Mote was awarded the Navy Cross, a Purple Heart, the Navy-Marine Corps Commendation Medal, a Navy-Marine Corps Achievement Medal, two Combat Action Ribbons, and three Good Conduct Medals. (7) The Congress of the United States, in acknowledgment of this debt that cannot be repaid, honors Staff Sergeant Mote for his ultimate sacrifice and recognizes his service to his country, faithfully executed to his last, full measure of devotion. (8) A presently unnamed peak in the center of Humphrey Basin holds special meaning to the friends and family of Sky Mote, as their annual hunting trips set up camp beneath this point; under the stars, the memories made beneath this rounded peak will be cherished forever. 2. Sky Point (a) Designation The mountain in the John Muir Wilderness of the Sierra National Forest in California, located at 37°15′16.10091″N 118°43′39.54102″W, shall be known and designated as Sky Point . (b) References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, record, or other paper of the United States to the mountain described in subsection (a) shall be considered to be a reference to Sky Point .

Passed the House of Representatives June 1, 2015. Karen L. Haas, Clerk
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 982 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2015 Mr. Capuano introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To ensure that any authority of the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund to borrow amounts from the Treasury is used only to pay mortgage insurance claims.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the End Unnecessary Borrowing Act of 2015 . 2. Limitation on use of borrowing authority Paragraph (2) of section 205(f) of the National Housing Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1711(f)(2) ) is amended— (1) by inserting (A) after (2) ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs: (B) Subparagraph (A) may not be construed to authorize or require the Secretary to borrow any amounts to comply with the capital ratio requirement under such subparagraph. (C) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any authority of the Secretary under this Act or otherwise to borrow amounts from the Treasury of the United States for the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund may be used only to the extent necessary to pay claims on mortgage insurance that is an obligation of such Fund. .
I 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 983 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 13, 2015 Mr. Cartwright (for himself, Mr. Fattah , and Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to minimum levels of financial responsibility for the transportation of property, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Safe And Fair Environment on Highways Achieved through Underwriting Levels Act of 2015 or the SAFE HAUL Act of 2015 . 2. Minimum financial responsibility for transporting property (a) In general Section 31139(b)(2) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking $750,000. and inserting $4,532,550 and the Secretary, in consultation with the Bureau of Labor Statistics, shall adjust such amount annually for inflation relating to medical care. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.