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Public Law 114–3: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that emergency services volunteers are not taken into account as employees under the shared responsibility requirements contained in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Public Law 3 Public Law 114–3 129 Stat. 38 2015-02-27 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 114 public

129 STAT. 38 Public Law 114–3 114th Congress

An Act To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that emergency services volunteers are not taken into account as employees under the shared responsibility requirements contained in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Feb. 27, 2015 [ H.R. 33 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS.   The Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 ( Public Law 113–164 ; 128 Stat. 1867 ) is amended by striking the date specified in section 106(3) 128 Stat. 1868 . and inserting “ March 6, 2015 ”. Approved February 27, 2015.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 33 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 161 (2015): Jan. 12, considered and passed House. Feb. 27, considered and passed Senate, amended. House concurred in Senate amendment.

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Public Law 114–8: To designate the Federal building located at 2030 Southwest 145th Avenue in Miramar, Florida, as the “Benjamin P. Grogan and Jerry L. Dove Federal Building”. Public Law 8 Public Law 114–8 129 Stat. 85 2015-04-07 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 114 public

129 STAT. 85 Public Law 114–8 114th Congress

An Act To designate the Federal building located at 2030 Southwest 145th Avenue in Miramar, Florida, as the “Benjamin P. Grogan and Jerry L. Dove Federal Building”. Apr. 7, 2015 [ H.R. 1092 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. DESIGNATION.   The Federal building located at 2030 Southwest 145th Avenue in Miramar, Florida, shall be known and designated as the “Benjamin P. Grogan and Jerry L. Dove Federal Building”. SEC. 2. REFERENCES.   Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Federal building referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Benjamin P. Grogan and Jerry L. Dove Federal Building”. Approved April 7, 2015.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 1092 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 161 (2015): Mar. 24, considered and passed House. Mar. 26, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 114–9: Providing for the reappointment of David M. Rubenstein as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Public Law 9 Public Law 114–9 129 Stat. 86 2015-04-07 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 114 public

129 STAT. 86 Public Law 114–9 114th Congress

Joint Resolution Providing for the reappointment of David M. Rubenstein as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Apr. 7, 2015 [ H.J. Res. 10 ]   Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes ( 20 U.S.C. 43 ), the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by reason of the expiration of the term of David M. Rubenstein of Maryland on May 7, 2015, is filled by the reappointment of the incumbent. The Effective date. reappointment is for a term of 6 years, beginning on May 8, 2015, or the date of the enactment of this joint resolution, whichever occurs later. Approved April 7, 2015.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.J. Res. 10 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 161 (2015): Mar. 26, considered and passed House and Senate.

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Public Law 114–13: To clarify the effective date of certain provisions of the Border Patrol Agent Pay Reform Act of 2014, and for other purposes. Public Law 13 Public Law 114–13 129 Stat. 197 2015-05-19 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 114 public

129 STAT. 197 Public Law 114–13 114th Congress

An Act To clarify the effective date of certain provisions of the Border Patrol Agent Pay Reform Act of 2014, and for other purposes. May 19, 2015 [ H.R. 2252 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. CLARIFICATION OF EFFECTIVE DATE OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE BORDER PATROL AGENT PAY REFORM ACT OF 2014. (a) In General .— Section 2 of the Border Patrol Agent Pay Reform Act of 2014 ( Public Law 113–277 ) 5 USC 5542 note . is amended by adding at the end the following: “(i) Effective Date .— Subsections (b), (c), (d), and (g), and the amendments made by such subsections, shall take effect on the first day of the first pay period beginning on or after January 1, 2016, except that— “(1) any provision in section 5550(b) of title 5, United States Code , as added by subsection (b), relating to administering elections and making advance assignments to a regular tour of duty shall be applicable before such effective date to the extent determined necessary by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management; and “(2) the Director may issue regulations as necessary prior to such effective date.” . (b) 5 USC 5542 note . Application .— The amendment made by subsection (a) shall be deemed to have been enacted on the date of enactment of the Border Patrol Agent Pay Reform Act of 2014 ( Public Law 113–277 ). Approved May 19, 2015.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 2252 ( S. 1356 ): CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 161 (2015): May 14, considered and passed House. May 19, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 114–14: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude certain compensation received by public safety officers and their dependents from gross income. Public Law 14 Public Law 114–14 129 Stat. 198 2015-05-22 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 114 public

129 STAT. 198 Public Law 114–14 114th Congress

An Act To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude certain compensation received by public safety officers and their dependents from gross income. May 22, 2015 [ H.R. 606 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Don’t Tax Our Fallen Public Safety Heroes Act. 26 USC 1 note . SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Don’t Tax Our Fallen Public Safety Heroes Act ”. SEC. 2. EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN COMPENSATION RECEIVED BY PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS.   Subsection (a) of section 104 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 26 USC 104 . is amended by striking “ and ” at the end of paragraph (4), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (5) and inserting “ ; and ”, and by inserting after paragraph (5) the following new paragraph: “(6) amounts received pursuant to— “(A) section 1201 of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 3796 ); or “(B) a program established under the laws of any State which provides monetary compensation for surviving dependents of a public safety officer who has died as the direct and proximate result of a personal injury sustained in the line of duty, except that subparagraph (B) shall not apply to any amounts that would have been payable if death of the public safety officer had occurred other than as the direct and proximate result of a personal injury sustained in the line of duty.” . Approved May 22, 2015.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 606 ( S. 916 ): SENATE REPORTS: ┐No. 114–26 ( Comm. on Finance ) accompanying S. 916 . CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 161 (2015): May 12, considered and passed House. May 14, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 114–15: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 820 Elmwood Avenue in Providence, Rhode Island, as the “Sister Ann Keefe Post Office”. Public Law 15 Public Law 114–15 129 Stat. 199 2015-05-22 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 114 public

129 STAT. 199 Public Law 114–15 114th Congress

An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 820 Elmwood Avenue in Providence, Rhode Island, as the “Sister Ann Keefe Post Office”. May 22, 2015 [ H.R. 651 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SISTER ANN KEEFE POST OFFICE. (a) Designation .— The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 820 Elmwood Avenue in Providence, Rhode Island, shall be known and designated as the “Sister Ann Keefe Post Office”. (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 “Sister Ann Keefe Post Office”. Approved May 22, 2015.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 651 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 161 (2015): Apr. 28, 29, considered and passed House. May 11, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 114–16: To designate the United States Customs and Border Protection Port of Entry located at First Street and Pan American Avenue in Douglas, Arizona, as the “Raul Hector Castro Port of Entry”. Public Law 16 Public Law 114–16 129 Stat. 200 2015-05-22 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 114 public

129 STAT. 200 Public Law 114–16 114th Congress

An Act To designate the United States Customs and Border Protection Port of Entry located at First Street and Pan American Avenue in Douglas, Arizona, as the “Raul Hector Castro Port of Entry”. May 22, 2015 [ H.R. 1075 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. RAUL HECTOR CASTRO PORT OF ENTRY. (a) Designation .— The United States Customs and Border Protection Port of Entry located at First Street and Pan American Avenue in Douglas, Arizona, shall be known and designated as the “Raul Hector Castro Port of Entry”. (b) References .— Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the port of entry referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Raul Hector Castro Port of Entry”. Approved May 22, 2015.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 1075 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 161 (2015): Apr. 28, considered and passed House. May 12, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 114–20: To designate the United States courthouse located at 700 Grant Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as the “Joseph F. Weis Jr. United States Courthouse”. Public Law 20 Public Law 114–20 129 Stat. 217 2015-05-29 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 114 public

129 STAT. 217 Public Law 114–20 114th Congress

An Act To designate the United States courthouse located at 700 Grant Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as the “Joseph F. Weis Jr. United States Courthouse”. May 29, 2015 [ H.R. 1690 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. DESIGNATION.   The United States courthouse located at 700 Grant Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, shall be known and designated as the “Joseph F. Weis Jr. United States Courthouse”. SEC. 2. REFERENCES.   Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the United States courthouse referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Joseph F. Weis Jr. United States Courthouse”. Approved May 29, 2015.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 1690 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 114–90 ( Comm. on Transportation and Infrastructure ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 161 (2015): Apr. 28, considered and passed House. May 21, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 114–28: To revoke the charter of incorporation of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma at the request of that tribe, and for other purposes. Public Law 28 Public Law 114–28 129 Stat. 420 2015-07-06 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 114 public

129 STAT. 420 Public Law 114–28 114th Congress

An Act To revoke the charter of incorporation of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma at the request of that tribe, and for other purposes. July 6, 2015 [ H.R. 533 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. REVOCATION OF CHARTER OF INCORPORATION.   The request of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma to surrender the charter of incorporation issued to that tribe and ratified by its members on June 1, 1940, pursuant to the Act of June 26, 1936 ( 25 U.S.C. 501 et seq. ; commonly known as the “Oklahoma Welfare Act”), is hereby accepted and that charter of incorporation is hereby revoked. Approved July 6, 2015.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 533 ( S. 321 ): HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 114–77 ( Comm. on Natural Resources ). SENATE REPORTS: ┐No. 114–40 ( Comm. on Indian Affairs ) accompanying S. 321 . CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 161 (2015): June 1, considered and passed House. June 24, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 114–32: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 7050 Highway BB in Cedar Hill, Missouri, as the “Sergeant First Class William B. Woods, Jr. Post Office”. Public Law 32 Public Law 114–32 129 Stat. 431 2015-07-20 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 114 public

129 STAT. 431 Public Law 114–32 114th Congress

An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 7050 Highway BB in Cedar Hill, Missouri, as the “Sergeant First Class William B. Woods, Jr. Post Office”. July 20, 2015 [ H.R. 728 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SERGEANT FIRST CLASS WILLIAM B. WOODS, JR. POST OFFICE. (a) Designation .— The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 7050 Highway BB in Cedar Hill, Missouri, shall be known and designated as the “Sergeant First Class William B. Woods, Jr. Post Office”. (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 “Sergeant First Class William B. Woods, Jr. Post Office”. Approved July 20, 2015.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 728 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 161 (2015): June 15, considered and passed House. July 8, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 114–33: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 141 Paloma Drive in Floresville, Texas, as the “Floresville Veterans Post Office Building”. Public Law 33 Public Law 114–33 129 Stat. 432 2015-07-20 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 114 public

129 STAT. 432 Public Law 114–33 114th Congress

An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 141 Paloma Drive in Floresville, Texas, as the “Floresville Veterans Post Office Building”. July 20, 2015 [ H.R. 891 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FLORESVILLE VETERANS POST OFFICE BUILDING. (a) Designation .— The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 141 Paloma Drive in Floresville, Texas, shall be known and designated as the “Floresville Veterans 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 “Floresville Veterans Post Office Building”. Approved July 20, 2015.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 891 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 161 (2015): June 15, considered and passed House. July 8, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 114–34: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2000 Mulford Road in Mulberry, Florida, as the “Sergeant First Class Daniel M. Ferguson Post Office”. Public Law 34 Public Law 114–34 129 Stat. 433 2015-07-20 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 114 public

129 STAT. 433 Public Law 114–34 114th Congress

An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2000 Mulford Road in Mulberry, Florida, as the “Sergeant First Class Daniel M. Ferguson Post Office”. July 20, 2015 [ H.R. 1326 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SERGEANT FIRST CLASS DANIEL M. FERGUSON POST OFFICE. (a) Designation .— The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2000 Mulford Road in Mulberry, Florida, shall be known and designated as the “Sergeant First Class Daniel M. Ferguson Post Office”. (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 “Sergeant First Class Daniel M. Ferguson Post Office”. Approved July 20, 2015.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 1326 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 161 (2015): June 15, considered and passed House. July 8, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 114–35: 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”. Public Law 35 Public Law 114–35 129 Stat. 434 2015-07-20 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 114 public

129 STAT. 434 Public Law 114–35 114th Congress

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”. July 20, 2015 [ H.R. 1350 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 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”. Approved July 20, 2015.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 1350 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 161 (2015): June 15, considered and passed House. July 8, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 114–36: To amend the United States Cotton Futures Act to exclude certain cotton futures contracts from coverage under such Act. Public Law 36 Public Law 114–36 129 Stat. 435 2015-07-20 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 114 public

129 STAT. 435 Public Law 114–36 114th Congress

An Act To amend the United States Cotton Futures Act to exclude certain cotton futures contracts from coverage under such Act. July 20, 2015 [ H.R. 2620 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. EXCLUDING CERTAIN COTTON FUTURES CONTRACTS FROM COVERAGE UNDER UNITED STATES COTTON FUTURES ACT. (a) In General .— Subsection (c)(1) of the United States Cotton Futures Act ( 7 U.S.C. 15B(c)(1) ) is amended — (1) by striking “ except that any cotton futures contract ” and inserting the following: “except that— “(A) any cotton futures contract” ; (2) in subparagraph (A) (as designated by paragraph (1)), by striking the period at the end and inserting “ ; and ”; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: “(B) any cotton futures contract that permits tender of cotton grown outside of the United States is excluded from the coverage of this paragraph and section to the extent that the cotton grown outside of the United States is tendered for delivery under the cotton futures contract.” . (b) 7 USC 15b note . Application .— The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to cotton futures contracts entered into on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. Approved July 20, 2015.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 2620 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 114–174 ( Comm. on Agriculture ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 161 (2015): June 23, considered and passed House. July 9, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 114–37: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14 3rd Avenue, NW, in Chisholm, Minnesota, as the “James L. Oberstar Memorial Post Office Building”. Public Law 37 Public Law 114–37 129 Stat. 436 2015-07-20 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 114 public

129 STAT. 436 Public Law 114–37 114th Congress

An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14 3rd Avenue, NW, in Chisholm, Minnesota, as the “James L. Oberstar Memorial Post Office Building”. July 20, 2015 [ S. 179 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. JAMES L. OBERSTAR MEMORIAL POST OFFICE BUILDING. (a) Designation .— The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14 3rd Avenue, NW, in Chisholm, Minnesota, shall be known and designated as the “James L. Oberstar Memorial 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 “James L. Oberstar Memorial Post Office Building”. Approved July 20, 2015.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 179 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 161 (2015): May 11, considered and passed Senate. July 13, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 114–39: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an increase in the limit on the length of an agreement under the Medicare independence at home medical practice demonstration program. Public Law 39 Public Law 114–39 129 Stat. 440 2015-07-30 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 114 public

129 STAT. 440 Public Law 114–39 114th Congress

An Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an increase in the limit on the length of an agreement under the Medicare independence at home medical practice demonstration program. July 30, 2015 [ S. 971 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Medicare Independence at Home Medical Practice Demonstration Improvement Act of 2015. SECTION 1. 42 USC 1305 note . SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Medicare Independence at Home Medical Practice Demonstration Improvement Act of 2015 ”. SEC. 2. INCREASE IN THE LIMIT ON THE LENGTH OF AN AGREEMENT UNDER THE MEDICARE INDEPENDENCE AT HOME MEDICAL PRACTICE DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM.   Section 1866E(e)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395cc–5(e)(1) ) is amended by striking “ 3-year ” and inserting “ 5-year ”. Approved July 30, 2015.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 971 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 114–172 , Pt. 1 ( Comm. on Ways and Means ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 161 (2015): Apr. 22, considered and passed Senate. July 15, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 114–40: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare beneficiary access to eye tracking accessories for speech generating devices and to remove the rental cap for durable medical equipment under the Medicare Program with respect to speech generating devices. Public Law 40 Public Law 114–40 129 Stat. 441 2015-07-30 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 114 public

129 STAT. 441 Public Law 114–40 114th Congress

An Act To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare beneficiary access to eye tracking accessories for speech generating devices and to remove the rental cap for durable medical equipment under the Medicare Program with respect to speech generating devices. July 30, 2015 [ S. 984 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Steve Gleason Act of 2015. SECTION 1. 42 USC 1305 note . SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Steve Gleason Act of 2015 ”. SEC. 2. PROVIDING MEDICARE BENEFICIARY ACCESS TO EYE TRACKING ACCESSORIES FOR SPEECH GENERATING DEVICES. (a) In General .— Section 1861(n) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(n) ) is amended by inserting “ and eye tracking and gaze interaction accessories for speech generating devices furnished to individuals with a demonstrated medical need for such accessories ” after “ appropriate organizations) ”. (b) 42 USC 1395x note . Effective Date .— The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to devices furnished on or after January 1, 2016. SEC. 3. REMOVING THE RENTAL CAP FOR DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT UNDER MEDICARE WITH RESPECT TO SPEECH GENERATING DEVICES.   Section 1834(a)(2)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(a)(2)(A) ) is amended — (1) in clause (ii), by striking “ or ” at the end; (2) in clause (iii), by adding “ or ” at the end; and (3) by inserting after clause (iii) the following new clause: “(iv) Time period. in the case of devices furnished on or after October 1, 2015, and before October 1, 2018, which serves as a speech generating device or which is an 129 STAT. 442 accessory that is needed for the individual to effectively utilize such a device,” . Approved July 30, 2015.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 984 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 114–178 , Pt. 1 ( Comm. on Ways and Means ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 161 (2015): Apr. 22, considered and passed Senate. July 15, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 114–43: To reduce duplication of information technology at the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. Public Law 43 Public Law 114–43 129 Stat. 470 2015-08-06 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 114 public

129 STAT. 470 Public Law 114–43 114th Congress

An Act To reduce duplication of information technology at the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. Aug. 6, 2015 [ H.R. 1626 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, DHS IT Duplication Reduction Act of 2015. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ DHS IT Duplication Reduction Act of 2015 ”. SEC. 2. DHS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DUPLICATION REDUCTION. (a) Deadline. Reports. Information Technology Duplication Reduction .— Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report that includes the following: (1) The number of information technology systems at the Department of Homeland Security. (2) An assessment of the number of such systems exhibiting duplication or fragmentation. (3) A strategy for reducing such duplicative systems, including an assessment of potential cost savings or cost avoidance as a result of such reduction. (4) A methodology for determining which system should be eliminated when there is duplication or fragmentation. (b) Definitions .— In this Act: (1) The term “ duplication or fragmentation ” of information technology systems means two or more systems or programs that deliver similar functionality to similar user populations. (2) The term “ information technology ” has the meaning given such term in section 11101 of title 40, United States Code . 129 STAT. 471 (c) No New Authorization of Funding .— This section shall be carried out using amounts otherwise appropriated or made available to the Department of Homeland Security. No additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section. Approved August 6, 2015.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 1626 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 114–162 ( Comm. on Homeland Security ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 161 (2015): June 23, considered and passed House. July 23, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 114–44: To improve and reauthorize provisions relating to the application of the antitrust laws to the award of need-based educational aid. Public Law 44 Public Law 114–44 129 Stat. 472 2015-08-06 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 114 public

129 STAT. 472 Public Law 114–44 114th Congress

An Act To improve and reauthorize provisions relating to the application of the antitrust laws to the award of need-based educational aid. Aug. 6, 2015 [ S. 1482 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Need-Based Educational Aid Act of 2015. 15 USC 1 note . SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Need-Based Educational Aid Act of 2015 ”. SEC. 2. EXTENSION RELATING TO THE APPLICATION OF THE ANTRITRUST LAWS TO THE AWARD OF NEED-BASED EDUCATIONAL AID.   Section 568 of the Improving America’s Schools Act of 1994 ( 15 U.S.C. 1 note ) is amended — (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (2), by inserting “ or ” after the semicolon; (B) in paragraph (3), by striking “ ; or ” and inserting a period at the end; and (C) by striking paragraph (4); and (2) in subsection (d), by striking “ 2015 ” and inserting “ 2022 ”. Approved August 6, 2015.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 1482 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 161 (2015): July 14, considered and passed Senate. July 27, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 114–48: To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 83 Meeting Street in Charleston, South Carolina, as the “J. Waties Waring Judicial Center”. Public Law 48 Public Law 114–48 129 Stat. 488 2015-08-07 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 114 public

129 STAT. 488 Public Law 114–48 114th Congress

An Act To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 83 Meeting Street in Charleston, South Carolina, as the “J. Waties Waring Judicial Center”. Aug. 7, 2015 [ H.R. 2131 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. J. WATIES WARING FEDERAL BUILDING AND UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE. (a) Designation .— The Federal building and United States courthouse located at 83 Meeting Street in Charleston, South Carolina, shall be known and designated as the “J. Waties Waring Judicial Center”. (b) References .— Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Federal building and United States courthouse referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the “J. Waties Waring Judicial Center”. Approved August 7, 2015.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 2131 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 114–137 ( Comm. on Transportation and Infrastructure ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 161 (2015): June 15, considered and passed House. Aug. 5, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 114–49: To designate the “PFC Milton A. Lee Medal of Honor Memorial Highway” in the State of Texas. Public Law 49 Public Law 114–49 129 Stat. 489 2015-08-07 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 114 public

129 STAT. 489 Public Law 114–49 114th Congress

An Act To designate the “PFC Milton A. Lee Medal of Honor Memorial Highway” in the State of Texas. Aug. 7, 2015 [ H.R. 2559 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. DESIGNATION.   The segment of Interstate Route 10 between milepost 535 and milepost 545 at Kendall County, Texas, shall be known and designated as the “PFC Milton A. Lee Medal of Honor Memorial Highway”. SEC. 2. REFERENCES.   Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the segment of Interstate Route 10 referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the “PFC Milton A. Lee Medal of Honor Memorial Highway”. Approved August 7, 2015.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 2559 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 161 (2015): June 15, considered and passed House. Aug. 5, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 114–57: To make technical corrections to the Navajo water rights settlement in the State of New Mexico, and for other purposes. Public Law 57 Public Law 114–57 129 Stat. 528 2015-09-30 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 114 public

129 STAT. 528 Public Law 114–57 114th Congress

An Act To make technical corrections to the Navajo water rights settlement in the State of New Mexico, and for other purposes. Sept. 30, 2015 [ S. 501 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, New Mexico Navajo Water Settlement Technical Corrections Act. 43 USC 371 note . SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ New Mexico Navajo Water Settlement Technical Corrections Act ”. SEC. 2. NAVAJO WATER SETTLEMENT. (a) Definitions .— Section 10302 of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 ( 43 U.S.C. 407 note ; Public Law 111–11 ) is amended — (1) in paragraph (2), by striking “ Arrellano ” and inserting “ Arellano ”; and (2) in paragraph (27), by striking “ 75–185 ” and inserting “ 75–184 ”. (b) Delivery and Use of Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project Water .— Section 10603(c)(2)(A) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 ( Public Law 111–11 ; 123 Stat. 1385 ) is amended — (1) in clause (i), by striking “ Article III(c) ” and inserting “ Articles III(c) ”; and (2) in clause (ii)(II), by striking “ Article III(c) ” and inserting “ Articles III(c) ”. (c) Project Contracts .— Section 10604(f)(1) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 ( Public Law 111–11 ; 123 Stat. 1391 ) is amended by inserting “ Project ” before “ water ”. (d) Authorization of Appropriations .— Section 10609 of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 ( Public Law 111–11 ; 123 Stat. 1395 ) is amended — (1) in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b), by striking “ construction or rehabilitation ” each place it appears and inserting “ planning, design, construction, rehabilitation, ”; (2) in subsection (e)(1), by striking “ 2 percent ” and inserting “ 4 percent ”; and (3) in subsection (f)(1), by striking “ 4 percent ” and inserting “ 2 percent ”. (e) Agreement .— Section 10701(e) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 43 USC 620 note . ( Public Law 111–11 ; 123 Stat. 1400 ) 129 STAT. 529 is amended in paragraphs (2)(A), (2)(B), and (3)(A) by striking “ and Contract ” each place it appears. Approved September 30, 2015.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 501 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 114–255 ( Comm. on Natural Resources ). SENATE REPORTS: ┐No. 114–41 ( Comm. on Indian Affairs ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 161 (2015): May 21, considered and passed Senate. Sept. 16, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 114–60: To amend title I of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to revise the definition of small employer. Public Law 60 Public Law 114–60 129 Stat. 543 2015-10-07 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 114 public

129 STAT. 543 Public Law 114–60 114th Congress

An Act To amend title I of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to revise the definition of small employer. Oct. 7, 2015 [ H.R. 1624 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees Act. 42 USC 201 note . SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees Act ”. SEC. 2. REVISION OF DEFINITION OF SMALL EMPLOYER UNDER HEALTH INSURANCE MARKET PROVISIONS. (a) PPACA Amendments .— Section 1304(b) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18024(b) ) is amended — (1) in paragraph (1), by striking “ 101 ” and inserting “ 51 ”; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking “ 100 ” and inserting “ 50 ”; and (3) by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows: “(3) State option to extend definition of small employer .— Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2), nothing in this section shall prevent a State from applying this subsection by treating as a small employer, with respect to a calendar year and a plan year, an employer who employed an average of at least 1 but not more than 100 employees on business days during the preceding calendar year and who employs at least 1 employee on the first day of the plan year.” . (b) PHSA Amendments .— Section 2791(e) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300gg–91(e) ) is amended — (1) in paragraph (2), by striking “ 101 ” and inserting “ 51 ”; (2) in paragraph (4), by striking “ 100 ” and inserting “ 50 ”; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: “(7) State option to extend definition of small employer .— Notwithstanding paragraphs (2) and (4), nothing in this section shall prevent a State from applying this subsection by treating as a small employer, with respect to a calendar year and a plan year, an employer who employed an average of at least 1 but not more than 100 employees on business days during the preceding calendar year and who employs at least 1 employee on the first day of the plan year.” . 129 STAT. 544 (c) Deposit of Savings Into Medicare Improvement Fund .— Section 1898(b)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395iii(b)(1) ) is amended by striking “ $0 ” and inserting “ $205,000,000 ”. Approved October 7, 2015.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 1624 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 161 (2015): Sept. 28, considered and passed House. Oct. 1, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 114–62: To amend chapter 21 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that fathers of certain permanently disabled or deceased veterans shall be included with mothers of such veterans as preference eligibles for treatment in the civil service. Public Law 62 Public Law 114–62 129 Stat. 547 2015-10-07 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 114 public

129 STAT. 547 Public Law 114–62 114th Congress

An Act To amend chapter 21 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that fathers of certain permanently disabled or deceased veterans shall be included with mothers of such veterans as preference eligibles for treatment in the civil service. Oct. 7, 2015 [ S. 136 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Gold Star Fathers Act of 2015. 5 USC 101 note . SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Gold Star Fathers Act of 2015 ”. SEC. 2. PREFERENCE ELIGIBLE TREATMENT FOR FATHERS OF CERTAIN PERMANENTLY DISABLED OR DECEASED VETERANS.    Section 2108(3) of title 5, United States Code , is amended by striking subparagraphs (F) and (G) and inserting the following: “(F) the parent of an individual who lost his or her life under honorable conditions while serving in the armed forces during a period named by paragraph (1)(A) of this section, if— “(i) the spouse of that parent is totally and permanently disabled; or “(ii) that parent, when preference is claimed, is unmarried or, if married, legally separated from his or her spouse; “(G) the parent of a service-connected permanently and totally disabled veteran, if— “(i) the spouse of that parent is totally and permanently disabled; or “(ii) that parent, when preference is claimed, is unmarried or, if married, legally separated from his or her spouse; and” . 129 STAT. 548 SEC. 3. 5 USC 2108 note . EFFECTIVE DATE.   The amendment made by this Act shall take effect 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act. Approved Otober 7, 2015.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 136 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 114–263 ( Comm. on Oversight and Government Reform ). SENATE REPORTS: ┐No. 114–35 ( Comm. on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 161 (2015): May 11, considered and passed Senate. Sept. 28, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 114–63: To permanently allow an exclusion under the Supplemental Security Income program and the Medicaid program for compensation provided to individuals who participate in clinical trials for rare diseases or conditions. Public Law 63 Public Law 114–63 129 Stat. 549 2015-10-07 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 114 public

129 STAT. 549 Public Law 114–63 114th Congress

An Act To permanently allow an exclusion under the Supplemental Security Income program and the Medicaid program for compensation provided to individuals who participate in clinical trials for rare diseases or conditions. Oct. 7, 2015 [ S. 139 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Ensuring Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2015. 42 USC 1305 note . SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Ensuring Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2015 ”. SEC. 2. 42 USC 1382a note . ELIMINATION OF SUNSET PROVISION.   Effective as if included in the enactment of the Improving Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2009 ( Public Law 111–255 , 124 Stat. 2640 ), section 3 of that Act is amended by striking subsection (e). Approved October 7, 2015.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 139 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 161 (2015): July 16, considered and passed Senate. Sept. 28, considered and passed House.

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